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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?
(a) Figs.
(b) A knife.
(c) A lyre.
(d) A tunic.

2. What does Achilles kill while he is talking with Patroclus about war?
(a) A deer.
(b) A snake.
(c) A bird.
(d) A turtle.

3. How does the duel between Menelaus and Paris end?
(a) Paris is wounded and retreats.
(b) Menelaus kills Paris.
(c) Paris is whisked way by the gods.
(d) Menelaus is wounded and retreats.

4. How does Patroclus describe his existence once his body is cremated?
(a) He says that he feels like the thinnest of shivers in the air.
(b) He says that he is merely a shadow, now.
(c) He says that he only exists in other men’s minds, now, and in Achilles’ heart.
(d) He says that he is only a voice and a memory.

5. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Eternal fame.
(b) Honor to the father.
(c) Swift feet.
(d) Red-hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Deidameia compel Patroclus to make love to her?

2. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?

3. What does Priam say to turn Achilles’ heart about Hector’s body?

4. Why is it unlawful for Agamemnon to claim Chriseis as a war prize?

5. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?

(see the answer key)

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