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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he is knows important things.
(b) He says that he is a good sparring partner.
(c) He says that he is surprising.
(d) He says that he born is of high blood.

3. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?
(a) He pleads for mercy from his father.
(b) He takes him to music class with him.
(c) He makes him do his chores.
(d) He fights with him.

4. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?
(a) Fight.
(b) Juggle.
(c) Play the lyre.
(d) Play cards.

5. What does Patroclus’ father tell him about Achilles?
(a) That he is what a god should be.
(b) That he is what a son should be.
(c) That he is what a Greek soldier should be.
(d) That he is what a husband should be.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?

2. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?

3. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

4. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?

5. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?

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