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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would you characterize the dynamic between Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Patroclus is the lover and Achilles is the beloved.
(b) Achilles is the lover and Patroclus is the beloved.
(c) Neither loves the other very much beyond a practical relationship.
(d) They each hold the other in high regard.

2. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?
(a) He is open about his intimacy with Patroclus.
(b) He is the subject of treacherous plots.
(c) He is a commander of men, now.
(d) He is protected by a huge guard.

3. How does Clysonymus die?
(a) He drowns.
(b) He is killed by a god.
(c) He breaks his head on a rock.
(d) Patroclus stabs him.

4. What is the cause behind the fleet’s inability to sail to Troy?
(a) Apollo’s anger.
(b) Artemis’ anger.
(c) Posiedon’s anger.
(d) Zeus’ anger.

5. Where does Patroclus see Achilles for the first time?
(a) At Tyndareus’ house.
(b) In Peleus’ house.
(c) At the Olympic games.
(d) In Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?

2. What does Achilles ask Patroclus to forgive him for?

3. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

4. What does Achilles say Peleus told him, about how to think of the men he will fight?

5. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?

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