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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chorus call Menelaus, after Ajax's death?
(a) A lion in sheep's clothing.
(b) A villain and a foe.
(c) A friend and a foe.
(d) A fair mind and a friend.

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

3. What is Ajax carrying when he enters in Part III?
(a) A knife.
(b) A spear.
(c) A sword.
(d) His armor.

4. How are prophecies in Classical Greek theater perceived?
(a) As possibly wrong.
(b) As full truths.
(c) As infallible.
(d) As partial truths.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ajax compare living without honor to?

2. What does inter mean?

3. Who does Ajax give his son's care to?

4. During Ajax's long speech in Part II, what does he feel has been destroyed?

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

(see the answer key)

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