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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Chorus call the mood that Ajax is in during Part II?
(a) A failing mood.
(b) A dark mood.
(c) A curse.
(d) A black mood.

3. Who enters while Ajax is speaking to the Chorus in Part III?
(a) His son.
(b) Tecmessa.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Athena.

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

5. At the end of Part III, Tecmessa realizes that Ajax has done what to her?
(a) Deceived her.
(b) Hated her.
(c) Loved her.
(d) Minimized her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says: Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good /That lies within their hands, till they have lost it.

2. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?

3. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?

4. Where are Tecmessa's parents?

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

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