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Ajax Quiz

Sophocles
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Ajax Quiz

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1)

What is the antistrophe? (from Part 2)

The turning of the Chorus towards the audience.
The dancing of the Chorus.
The beginning of the Chorus' song.
The turning of the Chorus the other way.
2)

Teucer tells Tecmessa to defend her husband's body how? (from Part 5)

As best as she can.
As if she is a man.
To the death.
With her knife.
3)

What is Ajax carrying when he enters in Part III? (from Part 3)

A sword.
A knife.
A spear.
His armor.
4)

Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle? (from Part 2)

Suffering.
Fear.
Pain.
Remorse.
5)

The messenger tells the story the Seer told of Ajax's __________. (from Part 3)

Parents.
Hatred.
Youth.
Stubbornnes.
6)

In Ajax's youth, what did he want to win alone, without the help of the gods? (from Part 3)

Honor.
Victory.
Courage.
Gold.
7)

What qualities of Odysseus does Teucer praise? (from Part 5)

His intelligence and skill.
His logic and sensibility.
His strength and reason.
His graciousness and wisdom.
8)

What rank does Teucer's mother hold? (from Part 5)

Queen.
Lady.
Princess.
Servant.
9)

What did the soldiers have out when they greeted Teucer? (from Part 3)

Wine.
Knives.
Bread.
Swords.
10)

What does Ajax tell the Chorus that Tecmessa awakened? (from Part 3)

His sorrow.
His mind.
His pity.
His conscious.
11)

Why does Ajax's wife cover his dead body? (from Part 4)

To keep herself clean while carrying the body.
To prevent someone from hurting the body.
To prevent others from knowing how he died.
Because it is a horrible sight.
12)

When Teucer arrives at the Greek camp, where does he come from? (from Part 3)

The Mysian heights.
The Mysian shores.
The Mysian plains.
The Mysian ships.
13)

The messenger was supposed to keep Ajax in what location until Teucer could speak with him? (from Part 3)

In the camp.
In his tent.
On his ship.
In the infirmary.
14)

When Menelaus leaves, what does the Chorus want Teucer to do? (from Part 5)

Quickly prepare a grave.
Quickly clean Ajax's body.
Quickly burn Ajax's body.
Quickly hide Ajax's body.
15)

What did Ajax do in the middle of the carnage that he wrought? (from Part 2)

Sleep.
Die.
Cry.
Collapse.
16)

How many parts is the Chorus split into after Ajax's death? (from Part 4)

Two.
Three.
One.
Four.
17)

Why does Teucer not think it is wise to allow Odysseus to help in the burial? (from Part 5)

Because it might displease the dead.
Because it might displease the gods.
Because it might displease the other kings.
Because it might displease Tecmessa.
18)

Who does Ajax call to claim him, before falling on his sword? (from Part 4)

Hades.
Achilles.
Death.
Athena.
19)

Teucer asks the Chorus to honor Ajax as a what? (from Part 5)

King.
Friend.
Commander.
Warrior.
20)

Odysseus has overheard the arguments between Teucer and Agamemnon and wants to do what? (from Part 5)

Side with Agamemnon.
Mediate.
Side with Teucer.
Let Teucer alone.
21)

Why does Ajax make his speech to the Chorus? (from Part 3)

To stop them from pleading with him.
To stop them from helping him.
To stop them from killing him.
To stop them from following him.
22)

What is the term used to describe a speech given by a character alone on stage, normally inwardly directed? (from Part 4)

Soliloquy.
Monologue.
Prologue.
Speech.
23)

The characters, in Classical Greek theater, will view fighting against a prophecy as what? (from Part 3)

Helpful.
Bringing honor to themselves.
Futile.
Their duty.
24)

Who is the god of the sun? (from Part 4)

Hermes.
Ares.
Apollo.
Zeus.
25)

Why does Ajax refuse to go home? (from Part 2)

Doesn't want to face the humiliation.
Doesn't want to leave the battle.
Doesn't want to raise his son.
Doesn't want to leave Odysseus behind.
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