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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 Achilles surprise Patroclus when they return to Phthia?
(a) By deferring to him publicly.
(b) By putting him first.
(c) By including him in his glory.
(d) By ignoring him.

2. Where does Achilles’ mother live?
(a) Phthia.
(b) Under the sea.
(c) Scyros.
(d) Mt. Olympus.

3. How long does it take before Achilles befriends Patroclus?
(a) One year.
(b) Two months.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Three days.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?

2. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?

3. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?

4. What does Patroclus feel about this expectation?

5. How does Odysseus recognize Patroclus?

(see the answer key)

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