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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Deidameia treat Patroclus when she interviews him?
(a) She is flattering and ingratiating.
(b) She is imperious and angry.
(c) She is disconsolate and dismayed.
(d) She is fawning and subservient.

3. How long does it take before Achilles befriends Patroclus?
(a) Two months.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) One year.

4. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he is a good sparring partner.
(b) He says that he is knows important things.
(c) He says that he is surprising.
(d) He says that he born is of high blood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?

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

3. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?

4. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?

5. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

(see the answer key)

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