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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tyndareus’ daughter choose as a husband?
(a) Patroclus.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Diomedes.

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

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

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

5. What nickname does Peleus give Patroclus?
(a) Mouse feet.
(b) Snake tongue.
(c) Owl eyes.
(d) Cat whiskers.

6. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?
(a) To work his fields.
(b) To provide for his people.
(c) To make an army.
(d) To give as gifts to kings.

7. How does Achilles describe his relationship with Patroclus?
(a) He calls him his slave.
(b) He calls him his servant.
(c) He calls him his trusted companion.
(d) He calls him his brother.

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

9. 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 born is of high blood.
(c) He says that he is surprising.
(d) He says that he is a good sparring partner.

10. What does Patroclus’ name mean?
(a) Eternal fame.
(b) Honor to the father.
(c) Red-hair.
(d) Swift feet.

11. What does Achilles teach Patroclus to do, on the first night Patroclus sleeps in his room?
(a) Play the lyre.
(b) Juggle.
(c) Play cards.
(d) Fight.

12. What is the one thing that almost keeps Patroclus from leaving Phthia?
(a) His father’s gold.
(b) Clysonymus’ dice.
(c) Achilles’ figs.
(d) His mother’s lyre.

13. How long did Thetis stay with Peleus before she returned to the ocean?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 1 year.

14. What is Patroclus most interested in learning from Chiron?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Woodworking.
(c) Warfare.
(d) Tracking.

15. Where does Achilles’ mother live?
(a) Under the sea.
(b) Scyros.
(c) Phthia.
(d) Mt. Olympus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thetis say about Odysseus’ insights?

2. What privilege does Achilles extend to Patroclus in the dining hall after their return?

3. How does Patroclus learn to discern Thetis’ visits?

4. How does Odysseus meet Patroclus?

5. What does Achilles say has been prophesied about his martial skills?

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