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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Achilles plan to resolve the conflict with Agamemnon?
(a) He will challenge Agamemnon to a duel.
(b) He will win the war himself, and take the glory.
(c) He will kill Agamemnon.
(d) He will withdraw from the fighting.

2. What color cloak is Paris clothed in?
(a) Gold.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Purple.

3. Who would be Ariston Achaion if Achilles were not?
(a) Agamemnon,
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Patroclus.

4. Who will be the next Aristos Archaion?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Pyrrhus.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Ajax.

5. Whose thigh does Patroclus see pierced with a spear?
(a) Hector.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Phoinix.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is first in line for the distribution of war prizes?

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

3. Where does the fleet sail before they go to Troy?

4. How does Patroclus betray Achilles?

5. Which god/goddess looks out for Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Patroclus’ feelings during the crisis over Chriseis and Briseis?

2. How does Thetis help Achilles’ renown when the Greek ships land at Aulis?

3. Whati s Achilles’ reaction to Patroclus’ interview with Agamemnon?

4. How do Achilles and Patroclus differ in their approach to the dead?

5. What is it that prevents the Greeks from sailing to Troy from Aulis?

6. What is Patroclus’ relationship with Briseis like?

7. Describe the role Agamemnon’s daughter Iphigenia plays in the sacrifice at Aulis.

8. How do the Greeks react when Achilles withdraws from the fighting?

9. How does Patroclus try to moderate the effects of Achilles’ withdrawal?

10. What is Achilles’ answer to the situation Agamemnon and Patroclus have set up?

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