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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?
(a) He says no.
(b) He says he wants to confer with his father.
(c) He agrees to the training.
(d) He says he will do whatever Achilles does.

2. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?
(a) Helen.
(b) Briseis.
(c) Deidameia .
(d) Chriseis.

3. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?
(a) He calls him his slave.
(b) He calls him his brother.
(c) He calls him his trusted companion.
(d) He calls him his servant.

4. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.
(b) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(c) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.
(d) He says that it is not up to him.

5. Who tells Patroclus where Achilles has been taken, when he disappears after their intimacies?
(a) Phoinix.
(b) Thetis.
(c) Peleus.
(d) Chiron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?

2. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?

3. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?

4. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?

5. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?

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