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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Chiron say death comes quickest?
(a) The liver.
(b) The eyes.
(c) The temple.
(d) The heart.

2. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?
(a) Skinning a goat.
(b) Racing with Achilles.
(c) Building a sculpture.
(d) Skipping stones.

3. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?
(a) He makes the adopted boys bow and swear loyalty to him.
(b) He calls for a place setting for him beside Achilles’ on the dais.
(c) He asks Peleus’ girls to dance for him.
(d) He asks for his mother to bless Patroclus.

4. How does Patroclus describe the appearance of Achilles’ hair as he is announced to the Greeks in the harbor?
(a) Like silver.
(b) Like gold.
(c) Like fire.
(d) Like a lion.

5. What does Patroclus fight with Clysonymus over?
(a) Dice.
(b) An insult.
(c) Precious stones.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Patroclus want Achilles to claim Briseis?

2. What happens to Iphigenia?

3. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?

4. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?

5. What color sails do traders typically use on their ships?

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