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6. What are Achilles' instructions to Patroclus for when he goes into battle?

  • To return as soon as the ships are saved.
  • To pursue the Trojans until Ilium falls.
  • To kill Hector and retrieve Helen.
  • To wound Agamemnon but not to kill him.

7. How does Zeus interfere with Hector in this book?

  • He fills him with jealousy.
  • He fills him with cowardice.
  • He fills him with delusion.
  • He fills him with confidence.

8. Who does Patroclus want to go to battle disguised as?

  • Achilles.
  • Agamemnon.
  • Hector.
  • Nestor.

9. What does Patroclus do with Sarpedon after he kills him?

  • He brings him back to the Achaean camp.
  • He takes him armour.
  • He taunts him.
  • He hands him over to Hector.

10. How does Patroclus disobey Achilles' orders?

  • He pursues the Trojans right up to the city gates.
  • He kills Sarpedon but doesn't bring him back.
  • He kills too many Trojans without cause.
  • He doesn't wound Agamemnon and returns without Helen.