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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What insight does Odysseus give Achilles, into the prophecy regarding his fame?
(a) He says that he can only win it by killing a number of men.
(b) He says that it will diminish if Greeks die without his assistance.
(c) He says that it will diminish if he does not fight.
(d) He says that it depends on his countrymen’s good opinion of him.

2. How are Achilles and Patroclus expected to treat girls?
(a) As sexual playthings.
(b) As goddesses.
(c) As equals.
(d) As potential wives.

3. What does Patroclus say ‘fell away’ to allow his friendship with Achilles to blossom?
(a) Envy.
(b) Dread.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Sickness.

4. What does Odysseus promise Achilles, if he comes to Troy?
(a) Safety.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Fame.
(d) Serving girls.

5. What gift does Patroclus give Achilles on his birthday?
(a) Figs.
(b) A lyre.
(c) A knife.
(d) A tunic.

6. How does Odysseus identify Achilles among Lycomedes’ women?
(a) By asking him to come forward.
(b) By threatening Patroclus.
(c) By asking the other women.
(d) By trickery.

7. How does Patroclus say Chiron teaches?
(a) In opportunities
(b) In lessons.
(c) In projects.
(d) In crafts.

8. Who does Odysseus claim as a bride?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Helen.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Deidameia.

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

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

11. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?
(a) They watch Lycomedes’ women perform.
(b) He lets himself into Patroclus’ room.
(c) He greets him at a feast.
(d) He finds him at the seashore where he is racing with Achilles.

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

13. What is Patroclus afraid of, in the moment after he and Achilles kiss?
(a) That Peleus will kill him.
(b) That his father will disown him.
(c) That Thetis will destroy him.
(d) That Achilles will hate him.

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

15. How would you characterize the dynamic between Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) Patroclus is the lover and Achilles is the beloved.
(b) Achilles is the lover and Patroclus is the beloved.
(c) They each hold the other in high regard.
(d) Neither loves the other very much beyond a practical relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Peleus give Patroclus?

2. What does Patroclus say is unnatural about Thetis?

3. How do Odysseus and Diomedes compel Achilles to come to Troy?

4. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?

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

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