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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who generally can break the cycle that killing and humiliation begin?
(a) Humans.
(b) A woman.
(c) An act of nature.
(d) The gods.

2. How is Teucer greeted at the Greek camp?
(a) With cheers and happiness.
(b) With isolation.
(c) With silence.
(d) With taunts and insults.

3. What is a dirge?
(a) A song to express feeling.
(b) A song that expresses true love.
(c) A somber song to express evil feelings.
(d) A somber song to express mourning.

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

5. What is hubris?
(a) Excessive honor.
(b) Excessive bragging.
(c) Excessive boasting.
(d) Excessive pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made the prophecy the messenger refers to?

2. Who enters while Ajax is speaking to the Chorus in Part III?

3. Who is "Thestor's son"?

4. Ajax pleads to be allowed to die but says that who is keeping him alive?

5. What does Ajax say that all things must bow to?

(see the answer key)

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