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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 Thetis change Achilles’ appearance when he returns to Phthia?
(a) She makes him smaller and harder to envy.
(b) She makes him larger and more resplendent.
(c) She hides him from the people who will hate him.
(d) She cloaks him in light.

2. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?
(a) Through force of arms.
(b) Through musical talent.
(c) Through famous exploits.
(d) Through wealth and sacrifices.

3. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?
(a) Juicy like grapes.
(b) Round like lemons.
(c) Fat like bees.
(d) Dry like almonds.

4. What does Patroclus feel about this expectation?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Desire.
(c) Repulsion.
(d) Rebelliousness .

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

2. How does Deidameia compel Patroclus to make love to her?

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

4. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?

5. What does Odysseus promise Achilles, if he comes to Troy?

(see the answer key)

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