The Song of Achilles Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Madeline Miller
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The Song of Achilles Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Madeline Miller
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Achilles say he thinks of the Trojan warriors?
(a) He says that he thinks of them as animals.
(b) He says that he thinks of them as tragic human beings.
(c) He says that he does not think of them at all.
(d) He says that he thinks of them as dust.

2. How does Achilles excuse Patroclus from the oath he swore?
(a) He says that Patroclus is not obligated to participate in a war of conquest.
(b) He says that he is no longer Menoitius’ son.
(c) He says that Menelaus was irresponsible in not protecting Helen.
(d) He says that he was too young to swear.

3. What color sails are flying on the ship that comes to Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Purple.
(b) White.
(c) Crimson.
(d) Yellow and black.

4. Who would be Ariston Achaion if Achilles were not?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Agamemnon,
(d) Odysseus.

5. How does Achilles keep the men from leaving?
(a) He says that they are prophecied to die on the way home.
(b) He says that he will take their portion of the spoils.
(c) He burns their ships on the shore.
(d) He threatens to kill them if they start to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chiron handle Thetis’ demand that Patroclus not train with Achilles?

2. What insight does Odysseus give Achilles, into the prophecy regarding his fame?

3. How does Clysonymus die?

4. How does the duel between Menelaus and Paris end?

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

(see the answer key)

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