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

2. How does Patroclus say Briseis is different from his mother?
(a) Her skill in cooking.
(b) Her wariness.
(c) Her sharp attention.
(d) Her peaceful temperament.

3. How does Patroclus treat Deidameia?
(a) He flirts with her.
(b) He speaks up for her.
(c) He fawns over her.
(d) He holds her in contempt.

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

5. What does Patroclus want Achilles to do about going to Troy to fight?
(a) He wants him to fight and win his glory.
(b) He wants him to run away with him.
(c) He wants him to go to Troy but not to fight.
(d) He wants him not to go to Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flaw does Odysseus identify in Achilles’ temperament?

2. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?

3. What does Achilles kill while he is talking with Patroclus about war?

4. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?

5. What task does Odysseus assign the men to do, to distract them from their discontentment?

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