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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?
(a) No one sees him fight.
(b) He does not want to give away secrets.
(c) He wants to teach Patroclus, now.
(d) He does not want to be seen as a god.

2. How does Patroclus recognize Odysseus?
(a) By his scar.
(b) By his purple robe.
(c) By his curly hair.
(d) By his voice.

3. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?
(a) His love for Patroclus.
(b) His boyish delight.
(c) His mother’s protection.
(d) His skill in battle.

4. How does Patroclus describe the appearance of Achilles’ hair as he is announced to the Greeks in the harbor?
(a) Like gold.
(b) Like silver.
(c) Like a lion.
(d) Like fire.

5. How does Patroclus describe his mother?
(a) Manipulative.
(b) Simple.
(c) Sophisticated.
(d) Wily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color cloak does Achilles wear when he leaves for Troy?

2. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?

3. How does Deidameia compel Patroclus to make love to her?

4. What happens to Iphigenia?

5. How does Deidameia treat Patroclus when she interviews him?

(see the answer key)

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