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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Achilles taken when he disappears from Phthia?
(a) Aulis.
(b) Pelion.
(c) Scyros.
(d) Ithaka.

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

3. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?
(a) By the sound of crashing waves.
(b) By the dimming of the light.
(c) By the sound of her footsteps.
(d) By the silence.

4. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Honor to the father.
(b) Eternal fame.
(c) Swift feet.
(d) Red-hair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe his father?

2. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?

3. How long do Achilles and Patroclus stay with Chiron?

4. What does Patroclus father offer Tyndareus for his daughter’s hand?

5. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?

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