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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 does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?
(a) He will be the best warrior of his generation.
(b) He will be second only to Hector in skill.
(c) He will amass the largest army in the Mediterranean.
(d) He will become a great teacher of soldiers.

2. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?
(a) His skill in battle.
(b) His boyish delight.
(c) His mother’s protection.
(d) His love for Patroclus.

3. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?
(a) Another exile.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Criticism from Peleus.
(d) Thetis’ disapproval.

4. How would you characterize the dynamic between Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Neither loves the other very much beyond a practical relationship.
(b) Achilles is the lover and Patroclus is the beloved.
(c) Patroclus is the lover and Achilles is the beloved.
(d) They each hold the other in high regard.

5. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?
(a) Skinning a goat.
(b) Building a sculpture.
(c) Racing with Achilles.
(d) Skipping stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?

2. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

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

4. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?

5. What is Patroclus’ mother’s scar from, on her temple?

(see the answer key)

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