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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?
(a) A knife.
(b) A lyre.
(c) A tunic.
(d) Figs.

3. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?
(a) He calls him his brother.
(b) He calls him his trusted companion.
(c) He calls him his slave.
(d) He calls him his servant.

4. What does Patroclus tell Lycomedes his name is?
(a) Chironides.
(b) Peleid.
(c) Patroclus.
(d) Menoitides.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?

2. Who is Tyndareus’ daughter?

3. What does Patroclus want Achilles to do about going to Troy to fight?

4. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?

5. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?

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