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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 does Peleus claim to have fought beside?
(a) Sarpedon.
(b) Hector.
(c) Heracles.
(d) Theseus.

2. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Honor to the father.
(b) Swift feet.
(c) Eternal fame.
(d) Red-hair.

3. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?
(a) He says that Menelaus was irresponsible in not protecting Helen.
(b) He says that he is no longer Menoitius’ son.
(c) He says that he was too young to swear.
(d) He says that Patroclus is not obligated to participate in a war of conquest.

4. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?
(a) Criticism from Peleus.
(b) Thetis’ disapproval.
(c) Another exile.
(d) Gossip.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?

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

3. How would you characterize the dynamic between Achilles and Patroclus?

4. What nickname does Peleus give Patroclus?

5. What does Patroclus father offer Tyndareus for his daughter’s hand?

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