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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose help does Thetis enlist in protecting Achilles’ honor?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Posiedon.
(d) Zeus.

2. How does Patroclus describe Menelaus relative to his brother Agamemnon?
(a) Sharper.
(b) Simpler.
(c) Softer.
(d) Slighter.

3. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Red-hair.
(b) Honor to the father.
(c) Eternal fame.
(d) Swift feet.

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 the best warrior of his generation.
(d) He will be second only to Hector in skill.

5. What does Patroclus spend hours each day doing among the captives?
(a) Teaching them Greek.
(b) Gathering intelligence about the Trojan defenses.
(c) Learning about Trojan culture.
(d) Doctoring their injuries.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?

3. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?

4. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

5. Where is Patroclus exiled to?

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