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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?
(a) To work his fields.
(b) To provide for his people.
(c) To make an army.
(d) To give as gifts to kings.

2. How does Patroclus describe his mother?
(a) Simple.
(b) Sophisticated.
(c) Wily.
(d) Manipulative.

3. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.
(b) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(c) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.
(d) He says that it is not up to him.

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

5. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?
(a) For fostering.
(b) For education.
(c) For punishment.
(d) For protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color sails are flying on the ship that comes to Achilles and Patroclus?

2. Where does Chiron say death comes quickest?

3. Who is first in line for the distribution of war prizes?

4. How does Deidameia treat Patroclus when she interviews him?

5. What does Patroclus feel about this expectation?

(see the answer key)

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