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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(b) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.
(c) Leadership of the Phthian war party.
(d) Leadership of the Greek war party.

2. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) Chriseis.
(b) Helen.
(c) Deidameia .
(d) Briseis.

3. What does Patroclus father offer Tyndareus for his daughter’s hand?
(a) Gold.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Musical instruments.
(d) Slaves.

4. Who does Thetis say must die before Achilles can be killed?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Hector.
(c) Sarpedon.
(d) Patroclus

5. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?
(a) When Patroclus will die.
(b) Whether she can see them with Chiron.
(c) How he will die.
(d) Whether Patroclus can become immortal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?

2. Where does Achilles’ mother live?

3. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

4. To what does Patroclus attribute his indifference to warfare?

5. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?

(see the answer key)

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