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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) Swift feet.
(b) Red-hair.
(c) Eternal fame.
(d) Honor to the father.

2. Where does Patroclus see Achilles for the first time?
(a) In Troy.
(b) At Tyndareus’ house.
(c) At the Olympic games.
(d) In Peleus’ house.

3. What does Thetis tell Patroclus?
(a) That he has divine blood as well.
(b) That he will die soon.
(c) That he might live forever beside Achilles.
(d) That he can never share Achilles’ fame.

4. What other hero has Chiron taught?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Jason.
(d) Heracles.

5. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?
(a) Run away.
(b) Blame someone else.
(c) Lie about it.
(d) Hide the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?

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

3. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

4. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?

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

(see the answer key)

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