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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 Achilles say he thinks of the Trojan warriors?
(a) He says that he thinks of them as tragic human beings.
(b) He says that he thinks of them as animals.
(c) He says that he does not think of them at all.
(d) He says that he thinks of them as dust.

2. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?
(a) A lyre.
(b) A tunic.
(c) A knife.
(d) Figs.

3. Who would be Ariston Achaion if Achilles were not?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Agamemnon,

4. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?
(a) That he is what a son should be.
(b) That he is what a husband should be.
(c) That he is what a god should be.
(d) That he is what a Greek soldier should be.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Patroclus dream about when he moves to Achilles’ room?

2. What does Patroclus spend hours each day doing among the captives?

3. Why is it unlawful for Agamemnon to claim Chriseis as a war prize?

4. Where does Patroclus see Achilles for the first time?

5. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?

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