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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?
(a) Achilles is going to be married to a wealthy king’s daughter.
(b) Peleus wants them to be present for an announcement.
(c) Achilles has been challenged in a duel.
(d) Peleus has heard about their great love and wants to stop it.

2. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?
(a) Dry like almonds.
(b) Round like lemons.
(c) Juicy like grapes.
(d) Fat like bees.

3. What other hero has Chiron taught?
(a) Jason.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Heracles.

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

5. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?
(a) For education.
(b) For punishment.
(c) For protection.
(d) For fostering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

2. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?

3. How does Patroclus say Chiron teaches?

4. How does Clysonymus die?

5. What announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?

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