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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?
(a) Lie about it.
(b) Hide the body.
(c) Blame someone else.
(d) Run away.

2. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?
(a) Sickness.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Envy.
(d) Dread.

3. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he is a good sparring partner.
(b) He says that he is knows important things.
(c) He says that he is surprising.
(d) He says that he born is of high blood.

4. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?
(a) He tells his mother he will not leave her court.
(b) He promises to make sure her name is sung with his.
(c) He offers to give her his weight in gold.
(d) He promises to claim her child as his own.

5. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?
(a) His mother’s lyre.
(b) Achilles’ figs.
(c) His father’s gold.
(d) Clysonymus’ dice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?

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

3. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?

4. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?

5. What does Patroclus fight with Clysonymus over?

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