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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 knows important things.
(c) He says that he is a good sparring partner.
(d) He says that he is surprising.

2. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?
(a) Helen.
(b) Clytemnestra.
(c) Deidameia.
(d) Penelope.

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

4. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?
(a) Warfare.
(b) Woodworking.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Tracking.

5. Where does Achilles’ mother live?
(a) Scyros.
(b) Mt. Olympus.
(c) Phthia.
(d) Under the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

2. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?

3. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?

4. What nickname does Peleus give Patroclus?

5. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?

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