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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the fleet sail before they go to Troy?
(a) Aulis.
(b) Scyros.
(c) Ithaka.
(d) Pelion.

2. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?
(a) How he will die.
(b) When Patroclus will die.
(c) Whether she can see them with Chiron.
(d) Whether Patroclus can become immortal.

3. What does Patroclus promise Achilles as he rides into battle?
(a) Not to fight.
(b) To rally the troops against Agamemnon.
(c) To kill as many Trojans as possible.
(d) To embarrass Agamemnon with his loyalty to Achilles.

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

5. What does Patroclus want to get away from when he leaves Peleus’ house?
(a) Peleus’ rage.
(b) The other boys’ accusations.
(c) His guilt-ridden nightmares.
(d) The smell of salt water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrative change after Patroclus’ death?

2. What flaw does Odysseus identify in Achilles’ temperament?

3. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?

4. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?

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

(see the answer key)

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