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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of creature is Chiron?
(a) Centaur.
(b) Griffin.
(c) Harpy.
(d) Fury.

2. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?
(a) His father’s gold.
(b) Achilles’ figs.
(c) His mother’s lyre.
(d) Clysonymus’ dice.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?

2. Who does Thetis say must die before Achilles can be killed?

3. What does Patroclus want to get away from when he leaves Peleus’ house?

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

5. How do Odysseus and Diomedes compel Achilles to come to Troy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peleus tell his people about the news from Mycenae?

2. How do Achilles and Patroclus get called back to civilization?

3. What gift does Chiron send Achilles to Troy with?

4. What does Chiron offer to teach Patroclus and Achilles, and what is Patroclus most interested in learning from him?

5. How does Patroclus’ life change when he arrives at Peleus’ court?

6. What leverage do Odysseus and Diomedes use to get Achilles to go to Troy?

7. Describe Achilles’ relationship with Deidameia.

8. Why does Deidameia accuse Achilles of being ‘apathos,’ or heartless?

9. What is Patroclus’ status at the opening of the novel?

10. What is Patroclus’ first impression of Achilles?

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