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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Patroclus want Achilles to do about going to Troy to fight?
(a) He wants him to go to Troy but not to fight.
(b) He wants him to fight and win his glory.
(c) He wants him not to go to Troy.
(d) He wants him to run away with him.

4. 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.

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

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

7. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?
(a) He says no.
(b) He agrees to the training.
(c) He says he will do whatever Achilles does.
(d) He says he wants to confer with his father.

8. 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.

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

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

11. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?
(a) He asks for his mother to bless Patroclus.
(b) He makes the adopted boys bow and swear loyalty to him.
(c) He calls for a place setting for him beside Achilles’ on the dais.
(d) He asks Peleus’ girls to dance for him.

12. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?
(a) Whether Patroclus can become immortal.
(b) Whether she can see them with Chiron.
(c) How he will die.
(d) When Patroclus will die.

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

14. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?
(a) He fights with him.
(b) He pleads for mercy from his father.
(c) He takes him to music class with him.
(d) He makes him do his chores.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?

2. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?

3. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?

4. Where is Achilles taken when he disappears from Phthia?

5. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?

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