1) Who was Helen’s divine father? a) Zeus b) Poseidon c) Apollo 2) Why was King Tyndareus afraid of Helen’s suitors? a) They were not strong enough. b) They would go to war over her c) Helen did not want to marry 3) What did Odysseus suggest to avoid conflict? a) That Helen should become a priestess b) That the suitors should fight for her c) That the suitors should swear an oath to protect her husband 4) Who did Helen marry? a) Odysseus b) Agamemnon c) Menelaus 5) Why did Eris throw the golden apple at the wedding feast? a) She was jealous of Helen. b) She was angry that she was not invited. c) She wanted to help Athena 6) What was written on the golden apple? a) "For the Strongest" b) "For the Fairest" c) "For the Wisest" 7) Who was chosen to be the judge of the fairest goddesses? a) Menelaus b) Paris c) Hector 8) What did Aphrodite promise Paris? a) A golden apple b) A powerful army c) The love of Helen 9) How did Paris take Helen to Troy? a) He won her in a battle b) He convinced Menelaus to give her away c) He took her while Menelaus was away. 10) Why did the Greek kings join Menelaus in war? a) They wanted to conquer Troy b) They were forced by Agamemnon. c) They were under oath to protect Helen’s marriage.

The Iliad - Background

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