The Song of Achilles Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Madeline Miller
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The Song of Achilles Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Patroclus when he is orphaned?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 13.

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

3. What does Patroclus fight with Clysonymus over?
(a) Precious stones.
(b) Dice.
(c) A knife.
(d) An insult.

4. 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.

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

6. What does Achilles suggest Patroclus might have done when he killed Clysonymus?
(a) Hide the body.
(b) Run away.
(c) Blame someone else.
(d) Lie about it.

7. 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 Achilles will hate him.
(d) That Thetis will destroy him.

8. What color sails are flying on the ship that comes to Achilles and Patroclus?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow and black.
(c) Purple.
(d) Crimson.

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

10. How does Patroclus describe his mother?
(a) Wily.
(b) Sophisticated.
(c) Simple.
(d) Manipulative.

11. What is Patroclus doing in his only memory of his mother?
(a) Racing with Achilles.
(b) Skipping stones.
(c) Skinning a goat.
(d) Building a sculpture.

12. Where does Chiron say death comes quickest?
(a) The temple.
(b) The eyes.
(c) The liver.
(d) The heart.

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

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

15. How does Achilles help Patroclus avoid punishment?
(a) He pleads for mercy from his father.
(b) He makes him do his chores.
(c) He takes him to music class with him.
(d) He fights with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patroclus’ name mean?

2. What does Chiron give Achilles as a gift for his expedition to Troy?

3. Why does Peleus take in exiled boys?

4. How does Achilles treat Deidameia?

5. How does Achilles surprise Patroclus when they return to Phthia?

(see the answer keys)

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