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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Diomedes.
(c) Patroclus.
(d) Menelaus.

3. What does Patroclus father offer Tyndareus for his daughter’s hand?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Gold.
(c) Sculpture.
(d) Musical instruments.

4. How does Peleus respond when Achilles says that he does not expect to be convinced to fight?
(a) He says that it is not up to him.
(b) He threatens to disown him if he does not go.
(c) He invokes the prophecies that Achilles will distinguish himself.
(d) He demands Achilles go and serve with honor.

5. How does Odysseus recognize Patroclus?
(a) By his mother’s lyre.
(b) By his speech.
(c) By his dress.
(d) By his scars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Patroclus where Achilles has been taken, when he disappears after their intimacies?

2. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?

3. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?

4. What does Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?

5. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

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