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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. Who does Thetis say will die as a prelude to Achilles’ death?
(a) The best of the Trojans.
(b) A priest of a prominent god.
(c) The most powerful of the Trojans.
(d) The best of the Greeks.

2. How does Patroclus show Briseis that he means her no harm?
(a) By sign language.
(b) By kissing Achilles.
(c) By doctoring her injuries.
(d) He tells her so in her own language.

3. Who oversees the infirmary where Patroclus finds work?
(a) Diomedes.
(b) Podalerius.
(c) Phoinix.
(d) Machaon.

4. What mythical character does Patroclus say he feels like when he puts on Achilles’ armor?
(a) Pasiphae.
(b) Heracles.
(c) Daphne.
(d) The minotaur.

5. How does Patroclus describe his relationship with Achilles now that Achilles and Agamemnon are in conflict?
(a) He says that Achilles is a stranger to him now.
(b) He says that Achilles is half his soul.
(c) He says that Achilles is his trusted companion and he must honor his wishes.
(d) He says that Achilles is his best self.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Agamemnon want to start his campaign against Troy?

2. How does Patroclus betray Achilles?

3. In the story of Meleager, who is the character that tries to convince Meleager to return to the battle?

4. What is Thetis afraid of?

5. What does Briseis teach Patroclus?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thetis help Achilles’ renown when the Greek ships land at Aulis?

2. Describe the role Agamemnon’s daughter Iphigenia plays in the sacrifice at Aulis.

3. How does Patroclus try to moderate the effects of Achilles’ withdrawal?

4. What is Patroclus’ relationship with Briseis like?

5. What are Patroclus’ feelings during the crisis over Chriseis and Briseis?

6. How does Achilles prevent the mutiny in the fourth year of the war?

7. Achilles visits his mother to learn more about the prophecy regarding his death. What is his response to this visit and Thetis’ news?

8. What is Achilles’ experiences of raiding like?

9. What is it that prevents the Greeks from sailing to Troy from Aulis?

10. What is Achilles’ answer to the situation Agamemnon and Patroclus have set up?

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