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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?
(a) Through musical talent.
(b) Through force of arms.
(c) Through famous exploits.
(d) Through wealth and sacrifices.

2. 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.

3. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?
(a) Whether Patroclus can become immortal.
(b) How he will die.
(c) Whether she can see them with Chiron.
(d) When Patroclus will die.

4. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?
(a) Fat like bees.
(b) Juicy like grapes.
(c) Round like lemons.
(d) Dry like almonds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Patroclus exiled to?

2. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?

3. How does Clysonymus die?

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

5. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?

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