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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clysonymus die?
(a) He is killed by a god.
(b) Patroclus stabs him.
(c) He breaks his head on a rock.
(d) He drowns.

2. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?
(a) That he has divine blood as well.
(b) That he can never share Achilles’ fame.
(c) That he will die soon.
(d) That he might live forever beside Achilles.

3. What does Patroclus tell Lycomedes his name is?
(a) Menoitides.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Chironides.
(d) Peleid.

4. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Leadership of the Greek war party.
(b) Leadership of the Phthian war party.
(c) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(d) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.

5. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?
(a) Lie about it.
(b) Blame someone else.
(c) Run away.
(d) Hide the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Achilles’ mother live?

2. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?

3. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?

4. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?

5. What color is the cloak Achilles receives for his birthday?

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