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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?
(a) They watch Lycomedes’ women perform.
(b) He lets himself into Patroclus’ room.
(c) He greets him at a feast.
(d) He finds him at the seashore where he is racing with Achilles.

2. What does Thetis say about Odysseus’ insights?
(a) She says that none of what Odysseus says is settled in the stars.
(b) She says that she alone is in charge of how Achilles’ fame proceeds.
(c) She says that Odysseus is wrong, that Achilles can win fame in other ways.
(d) She says that if Achilles goes to Troy, he will not come back.

3. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(b) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.
(c) He says that it is not up to him.
(d) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.

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

5. Who greets Achilles when he returns to Phthia?
(a) Adoring crowds.
(b) Grieving mothers.
(c) Silent cliffs.
(d) Angry men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?

2. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?

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

4. What is Patroclus’ strongest feeling toward Achilles, the first time he sees him at his house?

5. Where is Deidameia planning to go to, from her home?

(see the answer key)

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