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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 help Patroclus avoid punishment?
(a) He pleads for mercy from his father.
(b) He makes him do his chores.
(c) He takes him to music class with him.
(d) He fights with him.

2. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?
(a) Achilles is going to be married to a wealthy king’s daughter.
(b) Achilles has been challenged in a duel.
(c) Peleus has heard about their great love and wants to stop it.
(d) Peleus wants them to be present for an announcement.

3. What is Patroclus’ mother’s scar from, on her temple?
(a) A man abducting her.
(b) Her father hitting her.
(c) Her mother dropping her.
(d) A god caressing her.

4. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?
(a) He asks for his mother to bless Patroclus.
(b) He asks Peleus’ girls to dance for him.
(c) He makes the adopted boys bow and swear loyalty to him.
(d) He calls for a place setting for him beside Achilles’ on the dais.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you characterize Achilles’ attitude toward Patroclus?

2. Why does Achilles stop doing his drills when Patroclus enters?

3. How does Patroclus say Chiron teaches?

4. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?

5. How does Patroclus describe his mother?

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