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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Patroclus take with him when he leaves Phthia?
(a) Gold from Peleus’ stores.
(b) Only his tunic and sandals.
(c) His mother’s lyre.
(d) Food and a knife.

2. What reason does Achilles give for his confidence that he will be the first happy hero?
(a) His mother’s protection.
(b) His love for Patroclus.
(c) His boyish delight.
(d) His skill in battle.

3. What does Patroclus say is most surprising in Achilles’ new status?
(a) He is a commander of men, now.
(b) He is protected by a huge guard.
(c) He is the subject of treacherous plots.
(d) He is open about his intimacy with Patroclus.

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

5. How does Achilles understand divinity is accomplished?
(a) Through musical talent.
(b) Through wealth and sacrifices.
(c) Through famous exploits.
(d) Through force of arms.

6. What type of creature is Chiron?
(a) Fury.
(b) Centaur.
(c) Griffin.
(d) Harpy.

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

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

9. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Weaving.
(d) Poetry.

10. How does Patroclus treat Deidameia?
(a) He fawns over her.
(b) He speaks up for her.
(c) He flirts with her.
(d) He holds her in contempt.

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

12. Who does Peleus claim to have fought beside?
(a) Sarpedon.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Hector.
(d) Heracles.

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

14. Who greets Achilles when he returns to Phthia?
(a) Angry men.
(b) Adoring crowds.
(c) Grieving mothers.
(d) Silent cliffs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Achilles and Patroclus recalled to Phthia?

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

3. What insight does Odysseus give Achilles, into the prophecy regarding his fame?

4. Who does Patroclus dream about when he moves to Achilles’ room?

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

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