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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?
(a) He asks Peleus’ girls to dance for him.
(b) He asks for his mother to bless Patroclus.
(c) He calls for a place setting for him beside Achilles’ on the dais.
(d) He makes the adopted boys bow and swear loyalty to him.

2. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Clytemnestra.
(c) Helen.
(d) Deidameia.

3. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?
(a) Healing instruments.
(b) A lyre.
(c) A spear.
(d) A sword.

4. What type of creature is Chiron?
(a) Griffin.
(b) Harpy.
(c) Fury.
(d) Centaur.

5. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?
(a) Skipping stones.
(b) Skinning a goat.
(c) Building a sculpture.
(d) Racing with Achilles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patroclus father offer Tyndareus for his daughter’s hand?

2. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?

3. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?

4. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?

5. How would you characterize the dynamic between Achilles and Patroclus?

(see the answer key)

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