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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 announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?
(a) The coming marriage of Achilles .
(b) The coming-of-age of his daughters.
(c) The war in Mycenae.
(d) The advent of a plague on his people’s crops.

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

3. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?
(a) Weaving.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Singing.

4. What color sails are flying on the ship that comes to Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Yellow and black.
(b) Crimson.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

5. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?
(a) He is open about his intimacy with Patroclus.
(b) He is the subject of treacherous plots.
(c) He is protected by a huge guard.
(d) He is a commander of men, now.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?

2. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?

3. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

4. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?

5. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?

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