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

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

3. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) 12.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 18.

4. How long does it take before Achilles befriends Patroclus?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) One year.

5. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?
(a) As sexual playthings.
(b) As goddesses.
(c) As potential wives.
(d) As equals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?

2. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?

3. What is Patroclus’ strongest feeling toward Achilles, the first time he sees him at his house?

4. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?

5. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?

(see the answer key)

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