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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Teucer's comments about Hector reveal a secondary theme, which is what?
(a) Fear.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Hate.
(d) Spite.

2. Who calls for Tecmessa to come listen to the messenger?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Teucer.
(c) The soldiers.
(d) The leaders.

3. When does Teucer say: O ghastly sight! Victim of ruthless courage!
(a) When Menelaus comes to talk to him.
(b) When he is praying about Ajax's death.
(c) When the cover is lifted from Ajax's body.
(d) When he sees Tecmessa weeping.

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

5. Who says: Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good /That lies within their hands, till they have lost it.
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Teucer.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Tecmessa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who urges Teucer to plan Ajax's funeral?

2. The messenger was supposed to keep Ajax in what location until Teucer could speak with him?

3. What does Ajax give to his son when he tells him that he must become a warrior?

4. In Ajax's youth, what did he want to win alone, without the help of the gods?

5. What direction does the Chorus move when singing the antistrophe?

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