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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the duel between Menelaus and Paris end?
(a) Paris is wounded and retreats.
(b) Menelaus is wounded and retreats.
(c) Paris is whisked way by the gods.
(d) Menelaus kills Paris.

2. What happens to Iphigenia?
(a) Patroclus protects her from Agamemnon.
(b) Agamemnon exiles her when she refuses to marry Achilles.
(c) Agamemnon sacrifices her to Artemis.
(d) Agamemnon marries her to Achilles.

3. How do the Trojans’ successes in battle affect the Greeks’ morale?
(a) They rally against the Trojans.
(b) Their losses pile up as they become dejected.
(c) They turn against Achilles.
(d) They turn against Agamemnon.

4. Why is it unlawful for Agamemnon to claim Chriseis as a war prize?
(a) She is consecrated to a god.
(b) She is related to Priam.
(c) She is the daughter of a powerful king.
(d) Her family is related by marriage to Agamemnon’s.

5. What does Achilles do that injures Hector?
(a) Kills Hector’s chariot driver.
(b) Takes Hector’s sister-in-law as a captive.
(c) Insults Hector’s courage.
(d) Kills his wife’s brothers.

6. What is the last thing Thetis says to Achilles?
(a) She says that Achilles is going to die soon.
(b) She says that she wants nothing to do with him.
(c) She says that she is glad Patroclus is dead.
(d) She says that Achilles’ fame has been accomplished.

7. How long does the war drag on before the Greek soldiers get impatient and consider mutiny?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Six years.

8. In the story of Meleager, who is the character that tries to convince Meleager to return to the battle?
(a) Chiron.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Perseus.
(d) Diomedes.

9. Who would be Ariston Achaion if Achilles were not?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Agamemnon,
(d) Odysseus.

10. What does Chryses offer Agamemnon, in return for Chriseis?
(a) Twice the girl’s weight in gold.
(b) The girl’s weight in gold.
(c) A hecatomb.
(d) Threats of evil omens.

11. Who will be the next Aristos Archaion?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Pyrrhus.
(d) Menelaus.

12. How does Patroclus describe his anger at Achilles for allowing Briseis to be taken?
(a) He says that Achilles has betrayed himself.
(b) He says that he does not know this man.
(c) He says that Achilles is possessed by an evil spirit.
(d) He says that Achilles is mad with rage at Agamemnon.

13. To what does Patroclus attribute his indifference to warfare?
(a) His disgust with bloodshed.
(b) His lack of skill.
(c) His excessive affection for human beings.
(d) His identification with Clysonymus.

14. How does Priam justify Helen’s presence in Troy?
(a) He says that Menelaus had stolen her from the Trojans, who merely took her back.
(b) He says she came of her own will.
(c) He says that she was never married to Menelaus.
(d) He says that she was brought by the gods.

15. Why is Patroclus nervous when Achilles talks to Thetis?
(a) He is afraid that Thetis will tell of Patroclus’ death.
(b) He is afraid of news of Achilles’ impending death.
(c) He knows what she will say but does not want to admit it.
(d) He dreads that she will bring news of more deaths and bloodshed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Achilles say he thinks of the Trojan warriors?

2. How do the Greeks realize that Agamemnon was wrong to take Briseis from Achilles?

3. How many ships does Agamemnon say sailed for Troy to recapture Helen?

4. What does Achilles kill while he is talking with Patroclus about war?

5. What do Achilles and Patroclus say about Hector, to reassure themselves of Achilles’ relative safety?

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