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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patroclus say Briseis is different from his mother?
(a) Her sharp attention.
(b) Her skill in cooking.
(c) Her wariness.
(d) Her peaceful temperament.

2. How many ships actually sailed for Troy to recapture Helen?
(a) 216.
(b) 284.
(c) 168.
(d) 356.

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

4. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?
(a) He calls him his brother.
(b) He calls him his servant.
(c) He calls him his trusted companion.
(d) He calls him his slave.

5. Who oversees the infirmary where Patroclus finds work?
(a) Diomedes.
(b) Podalerius.
(c) Phoinix.
(d) Machaon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?

2. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?

3. Where is Patroclus exiled to?

4. How does Odysseus identify Achilles among Lycomedes’ women?

5. How does Patroclus show Briseis that he means her no harm?

(see the answer key)

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