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

2. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?
(a) To give as gifts to kings.
(b) To work his fields.
(c) To provide for his people.
(d) To make an army.

3. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?
(a) That his father will disown him.
(b) That Achilles will hate him.
(c) That Peleus will kill him.
(d) That Thetis will destroy him.

4. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?
(a) Condescending.
(b) Indulgent.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Insulting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?

2. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

3. What is Patroclus’ mother’s scar from, on her temple?

4. Why is Patroclus threatened with punishment at Peleus’ house?

5. How does Chiron handle Thetis’ demand that Patroclus not train with Achilles?

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