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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 Thetis tell Patroclus?
(a) That he can never share Achilles’ fame.
(b) That he will die soon.
(c) That he has divine blood as well.
(d) That he might live forever beside Achilles.

2. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?
(a) Through famous exploits.
(b) Through force of arms.
(c) Through wealth and sacrifices.
(d) Through musical talent.

3. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?
(a) Building a sculpture.
(b) Skipping stones.
(c) Skinning a goat.
(d) Racing with Achilles.

4. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?
(a) Diomedes.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Patroclus.
(d) Menelaus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

2. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?

3. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

4. Where does Achilles’ mother live?

5. What other hero has Chiron taught?

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