Events of Book 16 - The Iliad

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Who does Patroclus want to go to battle disguised as?
Achilles.
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What are Achilles' instructions to Patroclus for when he goes into battle?
To return as soon as the ships are saved.
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What does Homer reveal about the destiny of Patroclus in this book?
It will be either him or the ships that will return.
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Why doesn't Zeus save his son, Sarpedon, from being killed by Patroclus?
Hera convinces him that other Gods will look down on him if he interferes with the mortals.
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What does Patroclus do with Sarpedon after he kills him?
He takes him armour.
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How does Patroclus disobey Achilles' orders?
He pursues the Trojans right up to the city gates.
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Why does Zeus decide that Patroclus must die?
Patroclus killed Zeus' son, Sarpedon.
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How does Apollo help in Patroclus' death?
He wounds him, making it easier for Hector to kill him.
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What does Hector foreshadow when he taunts the dying Patroclus?
His own death.
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How does Zeus interfere with Hector in this book?
He fills him with cowardice.
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What are Achilles' instructions to Patroclus for when he goes into battle?

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To return as soon as the ships are saved.

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What does Homer reveal about the destiny of Patroclus in this book?

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Why doesn't Zeus save his son, Sarpedon, from being killed by Patroclus?

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What does Patroclus do with Sarpedon after he kills him?

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