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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?
(a) By the sound of her footsteps.
(b) By the sound of crashing waves.
(c) By the silence.
(d) By the dimming of the light.

2. Where is Patroclus exiled to?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Thessaly.
(c) Phthia.
(d) Scyros.

3. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?
(a) 17.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

4. Why is Patroclus threatened with punishment at Peleus’ house?
(a) For insulting his fellow students.
(b) For talking to Achilles.
(c) For stealing.
(d) For skipping class.

5. How does Achilles surprise Patroclus when they return to Phthia?
(a) By deferring to him publicly.
(b) By including him in his glory.
(c) By putting him first.
(d) By ignoring him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take before Achilles befriends Patroclus?

2. Where is Achilles taken when he disappears from Phthia?

3. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?

4. Who does Thetis say must die before Achilles can be killed?

5. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

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