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

3. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?
(a) To give as gifts to kings.
(b) To make an army.
(c) To provide for his people.
(d) To work his fields.

4. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Indulgent.
(c) Insulting.
(d) Condescending.

5. Who does Thetis say must die before Achilles can be killed?
(a) Hector.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Sarpedon.
(d) Patroclus

6. How does Patroclus recognize Odysseus?
(a) By his scar.
(b) By his purple robe.
(c) By his voice.
(d) By his curly hair.

7. How does Patroclus treat Deidameia?
(a) He speaks up for her.
(b) He flirts with her.
(c) He holds her in contempt.
(d) He fawns over her.

8. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?
(a) He will be the best warrior of his generation.
(b) He will amass the largest army in the Mediterranean.
(c) He will be second only to Hector in skill.
(d) He will become a great teacher of soldiers.

9. 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.

10. What does Patroclus father offer Tyndareus for his daughter’s hand?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Gold.
(c) Sculpture.
(d) Musical instruments.

11. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.
(b) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(c) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.
(d) He says that it is not up to him.

12. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?
(a) Singing.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Dancing.

13. Where does Achilles’ mother live?
(a) Scyros.
(b) Mt. Olympus.
(c) Under the sea.
(d) Phthia.

14. What does Patroclus tell Lycomedes his name is?
(a) Patroclus.
(b) Peleid.
(c) Chironides.
(d) Menoitides.

15. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?
(a) His mother’s protection.
(b) His skill in battle.
(c) His boyish delight.
(d) His love for Patroclus.