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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tecmessa want Ajax to meet Teucer?
(a) In his hut.
(b) On his ship.
(c) In his tent.
(d) At the fire.

2. What does inter mean?
(a) To clothe.
(b) To save.
(c) To put away.
(d) To bury.

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

4. The messenger tells a story to the Chorus that shows Ajax has what quality?
(a) Great confidence.
(b) Great cunning.
(c) Great pride.
(d) Great intelligence.

5. In Greek drama, killing and humiliation bring what?
(a) War and death.
(b) Despair and reconciliation.
(c) More killing and humiliation.
(d) Peace and prosperity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?

2. What device is used, in Part II, to indicate that Ajax will die?

3. How are prophecies in Classical Greek theater perceived?

4. What is the antistrophe?

5. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?

(see the answer key)

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