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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Patroclus see Achilles for the first time?
(a) At Tyndareus’ house.
(b) In Troy.
(c) At the Olympic games.
(d) In Peleus’ house.

2. What insight does Odysseus give Achilles, into the prophecy regarding his fame?
(a) He says that it will diminish if he does not fight.
(b) He says that it will diminish if Greeks die without his assistance.
(c) He says that he can only win it by killing a number of men.
(d) He says that it depends on his countrymen’s good opinion of him.

3. How does Achilles surprise Patroclus when they return to Phthia?
(a) By including him in his glory.
(b) By ignoring him.
(c) By deferring to him publicly.
(d) By putting him first.

4. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) Deidameia .
(b) Helen.
(c) Briseis.
(d) Chriseis.

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

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

7. How does Odysseus identify Achilles among Lycomedes’ women?
(a) By asking him to come forward.
(b) By trickery.
(c) By threatening Patroclus.
(d) By asking the other women.

8. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Diomedes.
(c) Patroclus.
(d) Menelaus.

9. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?
(a) Through famous exploits.
(b) Through musical talent.
(c) Through wealth and sacrifices.
(d) Through force of arms.

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

11. How does Chiron handle Thetis’ demand that Patroclus not train with Achilles?
(a) He appeals to Zeus.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He gives the choice to Achilles.
(d) He tells Thetis he will not honor it.

12. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?
(a) Another exile.
(b) Thetis’ disapproval.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Criticism from Peleus.

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

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

15. What color sails do traders typically use on their ships?
(a) Gold.
(b) Crimson.
(c) Purple.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thetis say about Odysseus’ insights?

2. How does Thetis change Achilles’ appearance when he returns to Phthia?

3. How does Deidameia treat Patroclus when she interviews him?

4. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?

5. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?

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