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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who doubts Tecmessa when she says that Ajax is regaining his sanity?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Telanon.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Temacus.

3. Who is "Thestor's son"?
(a) Tecmessa.
(b) Teucer.
(c) Ajax.
(d) The Seer.

4. By struggling against a prophecy, the characters are struggling against what?
(a) The Gods.
(b) Fate.
(c) Nature.
(d) Destiny.

5. In Ajax's youth, what did he want to win alone, without the help of the gods?
(a) Courage.
(b) Victory.
(c) Honor.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Ajax feel has done him an injustice?

3. What purpose does the messenger serve in Classical Greek theater?

4. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?

5. How is Teucer greeted at the Greek camp?

(see the answer key)

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