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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who points out the problems that might arise from jealous suitors regarding Helen?
(a) Tyndareus.
(b) Patroclus.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Phoinix.

3. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?
(a) Peleus wants them to be present for an announcement.
(b) Achilles has been challenged in a duel.
(c) Achilles is going to be married to a wealthy king’s daughter.
(d) Peleus has heard about their great love and wants to stop it.

4. How does Patroclus say Chiron teaches?
(a) In opportunities
(b) In crafts.
(c) In projects.
(d) In lessons.

5. What is Patroclus’ response when Chiron asks him whether he wants to learn to be a soldier?
(a) He says he will do whatever Achilles does.
(b) He says no.
(c) He says he wants to confer with his father.
(d) He agrees to the training.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?

2. What type of creature is Chiron?

3. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?

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

5. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?

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