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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?
(a) He will be second only to Hector in skill.
(b) He will be the best warrior of his generation.
(c) He will amass the largest army in the Mediterranean.
(d) He will become a great teacher of soldiers.

2. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?
(a) Indulgent.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Insulting.
(d) Indifferent.

3. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 18.
(d) 7.

4. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Clytemnestra.
(c) Helen.
(d) Deidameia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?

2. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?

3. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?

4. What does Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?

5. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?

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