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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Achilles plan to resolve the conflict with Agamemnon?
(a) He will withdraw from the fighting.
(b) He will win the war himself, and take the glory.
(c) He will challenge Agamemnon to a duel.
(d) He will kill Agamemnon.

2. What task does Odysseus assign the men to do, to distract them from their discontentment?
(a) Clear a forest for firewood.
(b) Build a wall around the ships.
(c) Prepare a feast of thanksgiving.
(d) Collect the ashes of their dead and honor them.

3. What does Thetis say about Odysseus’ insights?
(a) She says that if Achilles goes to Troy, he will not come back.
(b) She says that she alone is in charge of how Achilles’ fame proceeds.
(c) She says that none of what Odysseus says is settled in the stars.
(d) She says that Odysseus is wrong, that Achilles can win fame in other ways.

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

5. Who oversees the infirmary where Patroclus finds work?
(a) Podalerius.
(b) Phoinix.
(c) Diomedes.
(d) Machaon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Patroclus accuse Odysseus of?

3. Where does the fleet sail before they go to Troy?

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

5. How does Patroclus treat Deidameia?

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