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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who made the prophecy the messenger refers to?
(a) Calcinnea.
(b) Calchas.
(c) Caliiadea.
(d) Caligula.

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

3. What does Ajax say that all things must bow to?
(a) The Gods.
(b) Authority.
(c) Hate.
(d) Power.

4. What does Ajax compare living without honor to?
(a) Capture by the enemy.
(b) Living in shame.
(c) Living in fear.
(d) Dying.

5. Who told Ajax: Seek victory by the spear/But seek it always with the help of heaven?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His mentor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?

2. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?

3. When Ajax leaves their presence, the Chorus rejoices in his what?

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

5. What is the antistrophe?

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