The Song of Achilles Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Madeline Miller
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The Song of Achilles Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Madeline Miller
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?
(a) Sarpedon.
(b) Heracles.
(c) Hector.
(d) Theseus.

2. What does Patroclus want to get away from when he leaves Peleus’ house?
(a) The other boys’ accusations.
(b) His guilt-ridden nightmares.
(c) The smell of salt water.
(d) Peleus’ rage.

3. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?
(a) He says he will do whatever Achilles does.
(b) He says no.
(c) He says he wants to confer with his father.
(d) He agrees to the training.

4. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?
(a) Food and a knife.
(b) Only his tunic and sandals.
(c) His mother’s lyre.
(d) Gold from Peleus’ stores.

5. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?
(a) Tracking.
(b) Warfare.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Woodworking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

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

3. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?

4. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?

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

(see the answer key)

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