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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 does Achilles treat Deidameia?
(a) He flirts with her attention.
(b) He ignores her utterly.
(c) He fawns over her.
(d) He shows great devotion to her.

2. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Weaving.

3. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?
(a) Thetis’ disapproval.
(b) Criticism from Peleus.
(c) Another exile.
(d) Gossip.

4. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clysonymus die?

2. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?

3. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?

4. What type of creature is Chiron?

5. What does Patroclus accuse Odysseus of?

(see the answer key)

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