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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 distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(b) Leadership of the Greek war party.
(c) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.
(d) Leadership of the Phthian war party.

2. What is Patroclus’ mother’s scar from, on her temple?
(a) A god caressing her.
(b) Her mother dropping her.
(c) A man abducting her.
(d) Her father hitting her.

3. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?
(a) To make an army.
(b) To work his fields.
(c) To give as gifts to kings.
(d) To provide for his people.

4. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?
(a) He will become a great teacher of soldiers.
(b) He will be the best warrior of his generation.
(c) He will amass the largest army in the Mediterranean.
(d) He will be second only to Hector in skill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?

2. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?

3. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?

4. How does Chiron handle Thetis’ demand that Patroclus not train with Achilles?

5. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

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