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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 Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?
(a) The sound of her voice.
(b) The sharpness of her hearing.
(c) The light in her eyes.
(d) Her height.

2. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?
(a) Only his tunic and sandals.
(b) Gold from Peleus’ stores.
(c) His mother’s lyre.
(d) Food and a knife.

3. What announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?
(a) The advent of a plague on his people’s crops.
(b) The coming-of-age of his daughters.
(c) The coming marriage of Achilles .
(d) The war in Mycenae.

4. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?
(a) For education.
(b) For punishment.
(c) For fostering.
(d) For protection.

5. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?
(a) That he will die soon.
(b) That he might live forever beside Achilles.
(c) That he has divine blood as well.
(d) That he can never share Achilles’ fame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?

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

3. How does Chiron handle Thetis’ demand that Patroclus not train with Achilles?

4. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?

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

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