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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Agamemnon situate Achilles in his line of battle?
(a) In the center.
(b) To Menelaus’ left.
(c) In the rear.
(d) To his right, in the most prominent place.

2. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?
(a) That he is what a Greek soldier should be.
(b) That he is what a son should be.
(c) That he is what a husband should be.
(d) That he is what a god should be.

3. How does Patroclus say Chiron teaches?
(a) In opportunities
(b) In projects.
(c) In crafts.
(d) In lessons.

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

5. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?
(a) Juggle.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Fight.
(d) Play the lyre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?

2. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?

3. Who tells Patroclus where Achilles has been taken, when he disappears after their intimacies?

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

5. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?

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