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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?
(a) Helen.
(b) Archemis.
(c) Parriuls.
(d) Gredtha.

2. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?
(a) As the exposition.
(b) As the climax.
(c) As the rising action.
(d) As the falling action.

3. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Hector.
(c) Paris.
(d) Achilles.

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

5. Who is Telamon?
(a) Ajax's brother.
(b) Ajax's father.
(c) Ajax's son.
(d) Ajax's king.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does honor first appear as a theme in the play?

2. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

3. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?

4. What time of day is it at the beginning of the play?

5. Which side is Ajax fighting on?

(see the answer key)

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