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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 advice does Odysseus give Achilles regarding returning to the fight?
(a) To undermine Agamemnon’s authority by winning victories in the field.
(b) To win friends among his people by protecting their lives.
(c) To take the high ground and keep himself alive as long as possible.
(d) To let fate happen on his own terms, instead of being subject to it.

2. What is the cause behind the fleet’s inability to sail to Troy?
(a) Apollo’s anger.
(b) Zeus’ anger.
(c) Artemis’ anger.
(d) Posiedon’s anger.

3. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?
(a) That he is what a son should be.
(b) That he is what a god should be.
(c) That he is what a Greek soldier should be.
(d) That he is what a husband should be.

4. What other hero has Chiron taught?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Heracles.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Jason.

5. What nickname does Peleus give Patroclus?
(a) Snake tongue.
(b) Mouse feet.
(c) Cat whiskers.
(d) Owl eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

2. Who ordains that Patroclus’ ashes will not be buried with Achilles’?

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

4. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?

5. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?

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