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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 placate Deidameia?
(a) He tells his mother he will not leave her court.
(b) He promises to make sure her name is sung with his.
(c) He offers to give her his weight in gold.
(d) He promises to claim her child as his own.

2. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?
(a) Thetis’ disapproval.
(b) Criticism from Peleus.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Another exile.

3. What does Patroclus feel about this expectation?
(a) Repulsion.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Desire.
(d) Rebelliousness .

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

5. What distinction does Peleus offer Achilles?
(a) Leadership of the Phthian war party.
(b) Two more years to learn from Chiron in Pelion.
(c) Safe haven in Phthia during the war.
(d) Leadership of the Greek war party.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Deidameia treat Patroclus when she interviews him?

2. What announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?

3. Where does Achilles’ mother live?

4. Why do kings send their daughters to Lycomedes?

5. Why is Patroclus threatened with punishment at Peleus’ house?

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