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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?
(a) Clysonymus’ dice.
(b) His mother’s lyre.
(c) His father’s gold.
(d) Achilles’ figs.

2. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he born is of high blood.
(b) He says that he is surprising.
(c) He says that he is knows important things.
(d) He says that he is a good sparring partner.

3. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?
(a) Envy.
(b) Sickness.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Dread.

4. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?
(a) Lie about it.
(b) Run away.
(c) Hide the body.
(d) Blame someone else.

5. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?
(a) He wants to teach Patroclus, now.
(b) He does not want to be seen as a god.
(c) No one sees him fight.
(d) He does not want to give away secrets.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?

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

3. How does Clysonymus die?

4. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?

5. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?

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