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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color cloak is Paris clothed in?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Gold.

2. What does Patroclus accuse Odysseus of?
(a) Treason.
(b) Poor planning.
(c) Murder.
(d) Recklessness.

3. How does Patroclus show Briseis that he means her no harm?
(a) By kissing Achilles.
(b) He tells her so in her own language.
(c) By sign language.
(d) By doctoring her injuries.

4. What advice does Odysseus give Achilles regarding returning to the fight?
(a) To take the high ground and keep himself alive as long as possible.
(b) To win friends among his people by protecting their lives.
(c) To let fate happen on his own terms, instead of being subject to it.
(d) To undermine Agamemnon’s authority by winning victories in the field.

5. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?
(a) He is protected by a huge guard.
(b) He is open about his intimacy with Patroclus.
(c) He is a commander of men, now.
(d) He is the subject of treacherous plots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?

2. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?

3. Where does Agamemnon situate Achilles in his line of battle?

4. What does Patroclus want Achilles to do about going to Troy to fight?

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

(see the answer key)

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