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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 says he will do whatever Achilles does.
(c) He says he wants to confer with his father.
(d) He agrees to the training.

2. How does Patroclus describe Menelaus relative to his brother Agamemnon?
(a) Simpler.
(b) Softer.
(c) Slighter.
(d) Sharper.

3. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?
(a) He wants to teach Patroclus, now.
(b) No one sees him fight.
(c) He does not want to be seen as a god.
(d) He does not want to give away secrets.

4. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Tyndareus.
(c) Phoinix.
(d) Patroclus.

5. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?
(a) Ants.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Lions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thetis say must die before Achilles can be killed?

2. What does Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?

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

4. Why does Hector fight the Trojans?

5. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?

(see the answer key)

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