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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.
(b) Leadership of the Greek war party.
(c) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(d) Leadership of the Phthian war party.

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

5. What does Odysseus promise Achilles, if he comes to Troy?
(a) Safety.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Serving girls.
(d) Fame.

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

7. How does Patroclus describe his mother?
(a) Manipulative.
(b) Sophisticated.
(c) Simple.
(d) Wily.

8. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?
(a) By the silence.
(b) By the sound of crashing waves.
(c) By the sound of her footsteps.
(d) By the dimming of the light.

9. What does Patroclus fight with Clysonymus over?
(a) An insult.
(b) A knife.
(c) Dice.
(d) Precious stones.

10. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he is surprising.
(b) He says that he is knows important things.
(c) He says that he born is of high blood.
(d) He says that he is a good sparring partner.

11. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Tracking.
(c) Warfare.
(d) Woodworking.

12. How does Achilles treat Deidameia?
(a) He ignores her utterly.
(b) He shows great devotion to her.
(c) He flirts with her attention.
(d) He fawns over her.

13. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?
(a) He is the subject of treacherous plots.
(b) He is a commander of men, now.
(c) He is open about his intimacy with Patroclus.
(d) He is protected by a huge guard.

14. How long does it take before Achilles befriends Patroclus?
(a) One year.
(b) Two months.
(c) Three days.
(d) Four weeks.

15. How would you characterize the dynamic between Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Neither loves the other very much beyond a practical relationship.
(b) They each hold the other in high regard.
(c) Achilles is the lover and Patroclus is the beloved.
(d) Patroclus is the lover and Achilles is the beloved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?

2. Where does Chiron say death comes quickest?

3. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?

4. What does Patroclus’ name mean?

5. What color sails are flying on the ship that comes to Achilles and Patroclus?

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