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

2. How does Odysseus identify Achilles among Lycomedes’ women?
(a) By threatening Patroclus.
(b) By trickery.
(c) By asking the other women.
(d) By asking him to come forward.

3. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?
(a) As goddesses.
(b) As equals.
(c) As sexual playthings.
(d) As potential wives.

4. How many ships does Agamemnon say sailed for Troy to recapture Helen?
(a) 500.
(b) 700.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 10,000.

5. How does Deidameia treat Patroclus when she interviews him?
(a) She is imperious and angry.
(b) She is flattering and ingratiating.
(c) She is disconsolate and dismayed.
(d) She is fawning and subservient.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe Agamemnon?

2. Where is Achilles and Patroclus’s camp situated?

3. After finally leaving for Troy, what does Achilles want to know about Patroclus’ childhood?

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

5. What flaw does Odysseus identify in Achilles’ temperament?

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