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

2. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?
(a) A lyre.
(b) A tunic.
(c) A knife.
(d) Figs.

3. Where does Chiron say death comes quickest?
(a) The liver.
(b) The eyes.
(c) The heart.
(d) The temple.

4. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?
(a) Achilles has been challenged in a duel.
(b) Peleus has heard about their great love and wants to stop it.
(c) Peleus wants them to be present for an announcement.
(d) Achilles is going to be married to a wealthy king’s daughter.

5. What does Patroclus feel about this expectation?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Desire.
(c) Repulsion.
(d) Rebelliousness .

Short Answer Questions

1. What insight does Odysseus give Achilles, into the prophecy regarding his fame?

2. How does Patroclus describe his father?

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

4. What color sails do traders typically use on their ships?

5. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?

(see the answer key)

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