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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe his relationship with Achilles now that Achilles and Agamemnon are in conflict?
(a) He says that Achilles is his best self.
(b) He says that Achilles is a stranger to him now.
(c) He says that Achilles is his trusted companion and he must honor his wishes.
(d) He says that Achilles is half his soul.

2. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?
(a) Achilles has been challenged in a duel.
(b) Peleus has heard about their great love and wants to stop it.
(c) Achilles is going to be married to a wealthy king’s daughter.
(d) Peleus wants them to be present for an announcement.

3. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?
(a) Lions.
(b) Ants.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Dolphins.

4. What does Patroclus tell Lycomedes his name is?
(a) Chironides.
(b) Menoitides.
(c) Patroclus.
(d) Peleid.

5. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.
(b) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.
(c) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(d) He says that it is not up to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Iphigenia?

2. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

3. Who tells Patroclus where Achilles has been taken, when he disappears after their intimacies?

4. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?

5. What advice does Odysseus give Achilles regarding returning to the fight?

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