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

2. How many men does Achilles kill on his first day in battle?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 24.
(d) 12.

3. Where does Agamemnon situate Achilles in his line of battle?
(a) To Menelaus’ left.
(b) In the center.
(c) In the rear.
(d) To his right, in the most prominent place.

4. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(b) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.
(c) He says that it is not up to him.
(d) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.

5. What does Patroclus tell Lycomedes his name is?
(a) Menoitides.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Peleid.
(d) Chironides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Patroclus give Agamemnon?

2. Where does the fleet sail before they go to Troy?

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

4. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

5. How does Achilles say he thinks of the Trojan warriors?

(see the answer key)

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