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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?
(a) That he will die soon.
(b) That he has divine blood as well.
(c) That he can never share Achilles’ fame.
(d) That he might live forever beside Achilles.

2. How does Patroclus describe his father?
(a) Fat and full of anger.
(b) Short and powerful.
(c) Tall and sinewy.
(d) Slender and strong.

3. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he born is of high blood.
(b) He says that he is a good sparring partner.
(c) He says that he is surprising.
(d) He says that he is knows important things.

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

5. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?
(a) Play the lyre.
(b) Juggle.
(c) Fight.
(d) Play cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?

2. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

3. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?

4. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?

5. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?

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