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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 long does the war drag on before the Greek soldiers get impatient and consider mutiny?
(a) Four years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six years.

2. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?
(a) Achilles’ figs.
(b) His mother’s lyre.
(c) His father’s gold.
(d) Clysonymus’ dice.

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

4. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Helen.
(d) Deidameia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Achilles spent in the women’s chambers?

2. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?

3. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?

4. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?

5. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?

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