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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Chiron handle Thetis’ demand that Patroclus not train with Achilles?
(a) He tells Thetis he will not honor it.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He gives the choice to Achilles.
(d) He appeals to Zeus.

3. How does Clysonymus die?
(a) He drowns.
(b) Patroclus stabs him.
(c) He is killed by a god.
(d) He breaks his head on a rock.

4. Where is Patroclus exiled to?
(a) Phthia.
(b) Thessaly.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Scyros.

5. What does Patroclus want to get away from when he leaves Peleus’ house?
(a) Peleus’ rage.
(b) His guilt-ridden nightmares.
(c) The other boys’ accusations.
(d) The smell of salt water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?

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

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

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

5. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

(see the answer key)

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