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

2. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?
(a) He makes him do his chores.
(b) He takes him to music class with him.
(c) He pleads for mercy from his father.
(d) He fights with him.

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

4. Where is Patroclus exiled to?
(a) Scyros.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Phthia.
(d) Thessaly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?

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

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

5. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?

(see the answer key)

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