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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 is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?
(a) Another exile.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Thetis’ disapproval.
(d) Criticism from Peleus.

2. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

3. What mythical character does Patroclus say he feels like when he puts on Achilles’ armor?
(a) The minotaur.
(b) Heracles.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Pasiphae.

4. How does Thetis change Achilles’ appearance when he returns to Phthia?
(a) She cloaks him in light.
(b) She makes him larger and more resplendent.
(c) She makes him smaller and harder to envy.
(d) She hides him from the people who will hate him.

5. How do the Trojans’ successes in battle affect the Greeks’ morale?
(a) They rally against the Trojans.
(b) Their losses pile up as they become dejected.
(c) They turn against Achilles.
(d) They turn against Agamemnon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

3. What does Briseis teach Patroclus?

4. What does Achilles say Peleus told him, about how to think of the men he will fight?

5. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?

(see the answer key)

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