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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 is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?
(a) That Thetis will destroy him.
(b) That Achilles will hate him.
(c) That Peleus will kill him.
(d) That his father will disown him.

2. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?
(a) His love for Patroclus.
(b) His boyish delight.
(c) His skill in battle.
(d) His mother’s protection.

3. How does Thetis change Achilles’ appearance when he returns to Phthia?
(a) She hides him from the people who will hate him.
(b) She makes him larger and more resplendent.
(c) She makes him smaller and harder to envy.
(d) She cloaks him in light.

4. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?
(a) For protection.
(b) For fostering.
(c) For education.
(d) For punishment.

5. What color sails are flying on the ship that comes to Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Crimson.
(b) Purple.
(c) Yellow and black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Odysseus recognize Patroclus?

2. After Achilles and Patroclus turn 16, what question does Achilles ask his mother?

3. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?

4. What is Patroclus’ strongest feeling toward Achilles, the first time he sees him at his house?

5. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?

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