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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose thigh does Patroclus see pierced with a spear?
(a) Hector.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Phoinix.
(d) Menelaus.

2. How does Patroclus describe his anger at Achilles for allowing Briseis to be taken?
(a) He says that Achilles is possessed by an evil spirit.
(b) He says that Achilles is mad with rage at Agamemnon.
(c) He says that Achilles has betrayed himself.
(d) He says that he does not know this man.

3. What does Patroclus spend hours each day doing among the captives?
(a) Gathering intelligence about the Trojan defenses.
(b) Learning about Trojan culture.
(c) Teaching them Greek.
(d) Doctoring their injuries.

4. What does Achilles kill while he is talking with Patroclus about war?
(a) A snake.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A bird.
(d) A deer.

5. Who will be the next Aristos Archaion?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Pyrrhus.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Menelaus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first Greek to kill a Trojan as the ships approach Troy?

2. What is Hector wearing when Achilles kills him?

3. How does Priam justify Helen’s presence in Troy?

4. How does Achilles plan to resolve the conflict with Agamemnon?

5. How does Patroclus betray Achilles?

(see the answer key)

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