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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Patroclus tells Hector that Hector gained victory because?
(a) The gods gave it to him.
(b) Apollo gave it to him.
(c) Zeus gave it to him.
(d) Zeus and Apollo gave it to him.

2. Who comes to grieve Patroclus' death with Achilles?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father .
(d) His friends.

3. What does Achilles keep from Patroclus?
(a) His favorite sword.
(b) His armor.
(c) His favorite spear.
(d) His favorite bow and arrows.

4. What weapon does Ajax carry?
(a) A large stone.
(b) A long spear.
(c) A bow and arrow.
(d) A long sword.

5. Apollo grants what protection to Hector's corpse?
(a) Protection from burning.
(b) Protection from insects.
(c) Protection from the effects of the sun.
(d) Protection from decay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ajax wounds Hector with what?

2. What happens to Patroclus' horses?

3. Who does Poseidon appear to?

4. Hera injures what god?

5. Who reminds Achilles that his fate is to die under the Trojan walls?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the goal of Zeus' plan, as he tells it to Hera?

2. Why does pride contribute to Hector's death?

3. What is Agamemnon's state of mind in Book 14, and what is his suggestion?

4. After Patroclus' death, why is Achilles feeling guilty?

5. What god does Achilles make angry in Book 21, and what does the god do in retaliation?

6. What activities follow the burial of Patroclus?

7. What gift does Achilles' mother bring him before he goes to fight?

8. When Hector returns to the fighting after being advised by Poulydamas, what does Ajax say and what sign does Hector dismiss?

9. Who blames the gods for the events that have taken place so far in Book 19?

10. How is Patroclus killed?

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