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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Achilles explain his interest in Patroclus to his father?
(a) He says that he is knows important things.
(b) He says that he is surprising.
(c) He says that he is a good sparring partner.
(d) He says that he born is of high blood.

2. What announcement does Peleus make to the gathered company upon Achilles and Patroclus' return?
(a) The war in Mycenae.
(b) The coming marriage of Achilles .
(c) The coming-of-age of his daughters.
(d) The advent of a plague on his people’s crops.

3. How does Patroclus describe Menelaus relative to his brother Agamemnon?
(a) Sharper.
(b) Softer.
(c) Simpler.
(d) Slighter.

4. How does Patroclus describe the feeling in the camps as the years drag on?
(a) Fractiousness.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Divisiveness.
(d) Solidarity.

5. Where is Deidameia planning to go to, from her home?
(a) Into confinement to give birth to Achilles’ child.
(b) To Troy to take care of Helen.
(c) To Phthia to move in with Peleus.
(d) To visit relatives in Aulis.

Short Answer Questions

1. After finally leaving for Troy, what does Achilles want to know about Patroclus’ childhood?

2. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?

3. Who does Thetis say will die as a prelude to Achilles’ death?

4. Who tears down the wall around the Greeks’ ships?

5. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?

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