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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Phoinix.
(d) Tyndareus.

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

3. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?
(a) Play the lyre.
(b) Juggle.
(c) Fight.
(d) Play cards.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clysonymus die?

2. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?

3. What color is the cloak Achilles receives for his birthday?

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

5. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?

(see the answer key)

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