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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus thinks, during Part I, that Ajax's actions are a smear campaign carried out by the generals or by whom?
(a) The spirits of slain warriors.
(b) Agammemnon.
(c) His wife.
(d) The gods.

2. What is the name of Ajax's son?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Ephesianus.
(c) Eurysaces.
(d) Euthercidenes.

3. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Attendants.
(d) Lords.

4. What device is used, in Part II, to indicate that Ajax will die?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Context.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Symbolism.

5. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?
(a) Heaven.
(b) The sea.
(c) Hell.
(d) The forrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chorus call the mood that Ajax is in during Part II?

2. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?

3. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?

4. Who is Tecmessa?

5. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?

(see the answer key)

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