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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Trojans’ successes in battle affect the Greeks’ morale?

2. How does Patroclus describe Agamemnon?

3. How does Patroclus kill this warrior?

4. What does Achilles do that injures Hector?

5. How does Patroclus describe his anger at Achilles for allowing Briseis to be taken?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Patroclus ask Achilles to claim Briseis?

2. How does the battle go, once Achilles is not fighting?

3. What is Patroclus’ experience of fighting?

4. How does Achilles react to Patroclus’ death?

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

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

7. Whati s Achilles’ reaction to Patroclus’ interview with Agamemnon?

8. How do Achilles and Patroclus differ in their approach to the dead?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Debate the proposition that Achilles’ fame comes more from his regard for Patroclus and his treatment of Briseis than from his renown in battle.

Essay Topic 2

Write an evaluative review of The Song of Achilles. What is this book’s place in culture? What are its uses? What are its limitations?

Essay Topic 3

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

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