View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?
(a) Whether she can see them with Chiron.
(b) Whether Patroclus can become immortal.
(c) How he will die.
(d) When Patroclus will die.

3. 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 undermine Agamemnon’s authority by winning victories in the field.
(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.

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

5. How does Odysseus identify Achilles among Lycomedes’ women?
(a) By asking him to come forward.
(b) By asking the other women.
(c) By trickery.
(d) By threatening Patroclus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Achilles and Patroclus say about Hector, to reassure themselves of Achilles’ relative safety?

2. How do Odysseus and Diomedes compel Achilles to come to Troy?

3. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?

4. What color cloak does Achilles wear when he leaves for Troy?

5. What is the cause behind the fleet’s inability to sail to Troy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 318 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample