The Song of Achilles - chapter 28

How does Patroclus describe his relationship with Achilles now that Achilles and Agamemnon are in conflict?

• He says that Achilles is half his soul.

• He says that Achilles is a stranger to him now.

• He says that Achilles is his trusted companion and he must honor his wishes.

• He says that Achilles is his best self.

Where did Achilles and Patroclus last have leisure like they have now that Achilles is not fighting?

• Pelion

• Scyros

• Lemnos

• Phthia

How does the duel between Menelaus and Paris end?

• Menelaus kills Paris.

• Menelaus is wounded and retreats.

• Paris is wounded and retreats.

• Paris is whisked way by the gods.

How does the second duel, between Hector and Ajax, end?

• They shake hands as friends.

• Hector is wounded and withdraws.

• Hector crushes Ajax with a rock.

• (d) Ajax is wounded and withdraws.

What advice does Odysseus give Achilles regarding returning to the fight?

• To win friends among his people by protecting their lives.

• To let fate happen on his own terms, instead of being subject to it.

• To undermine Agamemnon’s authority by winning victories in the field.

• To take the high ground and keep himself alive as long as possible.

In the story of Meleager, who is the character that tries to convince Meleager to return to the battle?

• Perseus

• Chiron

• Diomedes

• Cleopatra

What is Achilles waiting for before returning to fight?

• He is waiting for Hector to leave.

• He is waiting for Agamemnon to beg for forgiveness.

• He is waiting for Agamemnon to release Briseis.

• He is waiting for the Trojans to break through the Acheans' walls.

What does Briseis tell Patroclus when he leaves her tent?

• You will die if you fight the Trojans.

• I will claim you as my husband if the Acheans' camp falls.

• All of these answers.

• You are the best of men, best of the Myrmidons.