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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Thetis say must die before Achilles can be killed?
(a) Patroclus
(b) Sarpedon.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Hector.

2. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?
(a) By the silence.
(b) By the sound of crashing waves.
(c) By the dimming of the light.
(d) By the sound of her footsteps.

3. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?
(a) Only his tunic and sandals.
(b) Gold from Peleus’ stores.
(c) Food and a knife.
(d) His mother’s lyre.

4. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?
(a) That he is what a Greek soldier should be.
(b) That he is what a god should be.
(c) That he is what a husband should be.
(d) That he is what a son should be.

5. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?
(a) He calls him his servant.
(b) He calls him his brother.
(c) He calls him his slave.
(d) He calls him his trusted companion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?

2. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?

3. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?

4. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?

5. How does Patroclus describe his father?

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