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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Thetis afraid of?
(a) That Achilles will not win all his family before he dies.
(b) That there is more to the prophecy than she knows.
(c) That Patroclus will keep Achilles from winning his glory.
(d) That someone else will kill Hector.

2. What flaw does Odysseus identify in Achilles’ temperament?
(a) A soft heart.
(b) A lack of feeling.
(c) Too quick a temper.
(d) Short-sightedness.

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

4. What does Achilles ask Patroclus to forgive him for?
(a) Wanting to know about death.
(b) His hard-heartedness.
(c) His disobedience to Agamemnon.
(d) His willingness to kill.

5. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?
(a) 10.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Achilles do that injures Hector?

3. What announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?

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

5. How many ships does Agamemnon say sailed for Troy to recapture Helen?

(see the answer key)

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