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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 Ajax tell the Chorus he is going to go in order to appease Athena's wrath?
(a) To the meadows by the shore.
(b) To the meadows by the river.
(c) To the meadows in the trees.
(d) To the meadows over the hill.

2. How many parts are there to the Chorus' song between Ajax's speech and the arrival of the messenger?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. Who does the Chorus think will grieve if Ajax continues to be self-destructive?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His sister.

4. Who does Ajax call to claim him, before falling on his sword?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hades.
(c) Death.
(d) Achilles.

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. How is Teucer greeted at the Greek camp?

2. At the end of Part III, Tecmessa realizes that Ajax has done what to her?

3. How many people accompany Ajax's son onto the stage?

4. What is Ajax's mother's name?

5. How many parts is the Chorus split into after Ajax's death?

(see the answer key)

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