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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?
(a) Outside Ajax's home.
(b) Outside Ajax's tent.
(c) Outside Ajax's wagon.
(d) Outside Ajax's ship.

2. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Hell.
(c) The sea.
(d) The forrest.

3. What does Ajax tell his son that he must become?
(a) A smart warrior.
(b) A great warrior.
(c) A strong warrior.
(d) A benevolent warrior.

4. What does Athena say she will do to Odysseus before having Ajax appear?
(a) Make him stronger.
(b) Make him wiser.
(c) Make him invisible.
(d) Make him invincible.

5. What will happen to the rest of Ajax's armor?
(a) It will be thrown in the ocean.
(b) It will be buried with him.
(c) It will be used by someone else.
(d) It will be burned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ajax make his speech to the Chorus?

2. How does Ajax's wife try to talk him out of killing himself?

3. What will happen to Ajax's wife if he dies?

4. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?

5. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?

(see the answer key)

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