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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agamemnon offer Achilles, in order to fulfill the gods’ desires, and liberate the fleet to sail to Troy?
(a) The first position among the other kings.
(b) His weight in gold.
(c) His daughter’s hand in marriage.
(d) A prominent position for Patroclus .

2. 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 Greek war party.
(d) Leadership of the Phthian war party.

3. What flaw does Odysseus identify in Achilles’ temperament?
(a) Too quick a temper.
(b) A soft heart.
(c) Short-sightedness.
(d) A lack of feeling.

4. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?
(a) He says that Patroclus is not obligated to participate in a war of conquest.
(b) He says that he is no longer Menoitius’ son.
(c) He says that he was too young to swear.
(d) He says that Menelaus was irresponsible in not protecting Helen.

5. Where does the fleet sail before they go to Troy?
(a) Ithaka.
(b) Aulis.
(c) Pelion.
(d) Scyros.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?

2. Who is the first Greek to kill a Trojan as the ships approach Troy?

3. How does Patroclus describe the appearance of Achilles’ hair as he is announced to the Greeks in the harbor?

4. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?

5. How does Patroclus betray Achilles?

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