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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the epode?
(a) Third verse.
(b) Added song.
(c) Ending of the song.
(d) Middle of the song.

2. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?
(a) Flee.
(b) Hide.
(c) Fight.
(d) Escape.

3. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?
(a) Doesn't want to leave Odysseus behind.
(b) Doesn't want to leave the battle.
(c) Doesn't want to raise his son.
(d) Doesn't want to face the humiliation.

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

5. When Ajax leaves their presence, the Chorus rejoices in his what?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Repentance.
(c) Resolutions.
(d) Sorrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tecmessa says that Menelaus and Agamemnon will soon feel what over contributing to the death of such a great warrior?

2. In Greek drama, killing and humiliation bring what?

3. After hearing the messenger, who does Tecmessa order to search for Ajax and bring him back to his tent?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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