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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?
(a) He says no.
(b) He agrees to the training.
(c) He says he wants to confer with his father.
(d) He says he will do whatever Achilles does.

2. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Eternal fame.
(b) Red-hair.
(c) Honor to the father.
(d) Swift feet.

3. What does Achilles kill while he is talking with Patroclus about war?
(a) A bird.
(b) A deer.
(c) A turtle.
(d) A snake.

4. How does Achilles treat Deidameia?
(a) He flirts with her attention.
(b) He shows great devotion to her.
(c) He ignores her utterly.
(d) He fawns over her.

5. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 9 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Iphigenia?

2. What does Agamemnon do, that almost starts a mutiny?

3. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?

4. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

5. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?

(see the answer key)

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