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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?
(a) Round like lemons.
(b) Fat like bees.
(c) Juicy like grapes.
(d) Dry like almonds.

2. 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.

3. What color cloak does Achilles wear when he leaves for Troy?
(a) White.
(b) Purple.
(c) Crimson.
(d) Gold.

4. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

5. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?
(a) He says that Patroclus is not obligated to participate in a war of conquest.
(b) He says that he was too young to swear.
(c) He says that Menelaus was irresponsible in not protecting Helen.
(d) He says that he is no longer Menoitius’ son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the oldest of the Greeks in the fleet?

2. How do the Greeks realize that Agamemnon was wrong to take Briseis from Achilles?

3. Who does Thetis say will die as a prelude to Achilles’ death?

4. Which god/goddess looks out for Paris?

5. What does Odysseus promise Achilles, if he comes to Troy?

(see the answer key)

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