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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe the feeling in the camps as the years drag on?
(a) Fractiousness.
(b) Solidarity.
(c) Hostility.
(d) Divisiveness.

2. Who tells Patroclus where Achilles has been taken, when he disappears after their intimacies?
(a) Thetis.
(b) Chiron.
(c) Phoinix.
(d) Peleus.

3. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.
(b) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(c) Leadership of the Phthian war party.
(d) Leadership of the Greek war party.

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

5. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?
(a) As equals.
(b) As sexual playthings.
(c) As potential wives.
(d) As goddesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patroclus want to get away from when he leaves Peleus’ house?

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

3. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?

4. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?

5. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

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