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

2. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?
(a) A lyre.
(b) A spear.
(c) A sword.
(d) Healing instruments.

3. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?
(a) He calls for a place setting for him beside Achilles’ on the dais.
(b) He asks Peleus’ girls to dance for him.
(c) He asks for his mother to bless Patroclus.
(d) He makes the adopted boys bow and swear loyalty to him.

4. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Honor to the father.
(b) Swift feet.
(c) Eternal fame.
(d) Red-hair.

5. Why does Hector fight the Trojans?
(a) For fame, not fortune.
(b) For family, not fame.
(c) For fate, not fortune.
(d) For fortune, not family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Briseis teach Patroclus?

2. What does Patroclus want to get away from when he leaves Peleus’ house?

3. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?

4. Who greets Achilles when he returns to Phthia?

5. Which Trojan warrior does Patroclus kill?

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