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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Patroclus see Achilles for the first time?
(a) In Troy.
(b) In Peleus’ house.
(c) At the Olympic games.
(d) At Tyndareus’ house.

3. How does Patroclus describe Achilles’ lips?
(a) Fat like bees.
(b) Dry like almonds.
(c) Juicy like grapes.
(d) Round like lemons.

4. How long does the war drag on before the Greek soldiers get impatient and consider mutiny?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Four years.

5. What does Patroclus tell Lycomedes his name is?
(a) Chironides.
(b) Peleid.
(c) Menoitides.
(d) Patroclus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?

2. What does Agamemnon offer Achilles, in order to fulfill the gods’ desires, and liberate the fleet to sail to Troy?

3. How does Priam justify Helen’s presence in Troy?

4. What does Achilles ask Patroclus to forgive him for?

5. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?

(see the answer key)

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