View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?
(a) They watch Lycomedes’ women perform.
(b) He greets him at a feast.
(c) He lets himself into Patroclus’ room.
(d) He finds him at the seashore where he is racing with Achilles.

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

3. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?
(a) As potential wives.
(b) As goddesses.
(c) As equals.
(d) As sexual playthings.

4. What is Patroclus’ strongest feeling toward Achilles, the first time he sees him at his house?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Envy.
(c) Longing.
(d) Indifference.

5. How long has Achilles spent in the women’s chambers?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) One month.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Patroclus when his father takes him to declare himself as a suitor to Tyndareus’ daughter?

2. What color sails do traders typically use on their ships?

3. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?

4. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

5. What insight does Odysseus give Achilles, into the prophecy regarding his fame?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 233 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample