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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?
(a) Terues.
(b) Athena.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Menaleus.

2. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"
(a) Soldier.
(b) Gentleman.
(c) Lord.
(d) Leader.

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

4. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?
(a) Suicides, battle,s or deaths.
(b) Marriages, births, and battles.
(c) Ships sinking, deaths, and far-off events.
(d) Battles, marriages, deaths, suicides, and far-off events.

5. What is the epode?
(a) Ending of the song.
(b) Middle of the song.
(c) Third verse.
(d) Added song.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tecmessa?

2. Who made the prophecy the messenger refers to?

3. Which god does Ajax ask for help in the first part of the play?

4. What is Odysseus king of?

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

(see the answer key)

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