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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do Achilles and Patroclus stay with Chiron?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

2. Why can the fleet not sail to Troy, now that the forces are all together?
(a) Evil omens.
(b) Strong storms.
(c) No wind.
(d) Not enough ships.

3. How does Patroclus describe his relationship with Achilles now that Achilles and Agamemnon are in conflict?
(a) He says that Achilles is half his soul.
(b) He says that Achilles is his trusted companion and he must honor his wishes.
(c) He says that Achilles is a stranger to him now.
(d) He says that Achilles is his best self.

4. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?
(a) He promises to make sure her name is sung with his.
(b) He promises to claim her child as his own.
(c) He offers to give her his weight in gold.
(d) He tells his mother he will not leave her court.

5. How does Patroclus describe his anger at Achilles for allowing Briseis to be taken?
(a) He says that Achilles is possessed by an evil spirit.
(b) He says that Achilles is mad with rage at Agamemnon.
(c) He says that he does not know this man.
(d) He says that Achilles has betrayed himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Odysseus give Achilles regarding returning to the fight?

2. To what does Patroclus attribute his indifference to warfare?

3. How does Patroclus describe Menelaus relative to his brother Agamemnon?

4. What color is the cloak Achilles receives for his birthday?

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

(see the answer key)

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