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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 gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?
(a) A knife.
(b) A lyre.
(c) A tunic.
(d) Figs.

2. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Leadership of the Phthian war party.
(b) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.
(c) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(d) Leadership of the Greek war party.

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

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

5. What color is the cloak Achilles receives for his birthday?
(a) Gold.
(b) White.
(c) Crimson.
(d) Purple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?

2. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?

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

4. How long do Achilles and Patroclus stay with Chiron?

5. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

(see the answer key)

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