The Song of Achilles Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Madeline Miller
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The Song of Achilles Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greets Achilles when he returns to Phthia?
(a) Grieving mothers.
(b) Angry men.
(c) Adoring crowds.
(d) Silent cliffs.

2. Where is Deidameia planning to go to, from her home?
(a) To Troy to take care of Helen.
(b) To visit relatives in Aulis.
(c) Into confinement to give birth to Achilles’ child.
(d) To Phthia to move in with Peleus.

3. What does Thetis say about Odysseus’ insights?
(a) She says that Odysseus is wrong, that Achilles can win fame in other ways.
(b) She says that if Achilles goes to Troy, he will not come back.
(c) She says that she alone is in charge of how Achilles’ fame proceeds.
(d) She says that none of what Odysseus says is settled in the stars.

4. How long has Achilles spent in the women’s chambers?
(a) Two months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) One month.

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

6. How does Patroclus describe his father?
(a) Fat and full of anger.
(b) Short and powerful.
(c) Slender and strong.
(d) Tall and sinewy.

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

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

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

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

11. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 6 years.

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

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

14. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

15. What does Patroclus feel about this expectation?
(a) Desire.
(b) Rebelliousness .
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Repulsion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Achilles’ mother live?

2. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?

3. What color is the cloak Achilles receives for his birthday?

4. What color sails do traders typically use on their ships?

5. What does Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?

(see the answer keys)

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