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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 excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?
(a) He says that he is no longer Menoitius’ son.
(b) He says that Patroclus is not obligated to participate in a war of conquest.
(c) He says that Menelaus was irresponsible in not protecting Helen.
(d) He says that he was too young to swear.

2. Who greets Achilles when he returns to Phthia?
(a) Angry men.
(b) Adoring crowds.
(c) Silent cliffs.
(d) Grieving mothers.

3. Where is Patroclus exiled to?
(a) Thessaly.
(b) Phthia.
(c) Scyros.
(d) Sparta.

4. Who is the oldest of the Greeks in the fleet?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Nestor.
(d) Diomedes.

5. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?
(a) A spear.
(b) Healing instruments.
(c) A sword.
(d) A lyre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thetis say about Odysseus’ insights?

2. What is Patroclus’ mother’s scar from, on her temple?

3. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?

4. What does Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?

5. Who tells Patroclus where Achilles has been taken, when he disappears after their intimacies?

(see the answer key)

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