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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ajax tells the Chorus that he is planning to purify himself how?
(a) By going home.
(b) By burning an offering to the gods.
(c) By burying his armor.
(d) By burying his sword.

2. What is the function of the Chorus in Part I?
(a) To serve as Ajax's cheering section.
(b) To serve as a warning to Ajax.
(c) To serve as help for Odysseus.
(d) To serve as support for Ajax's wife.

3. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?
(a) Pay heed to the gods.
(b) Return to sanity.
(c) Take back his insolence against the gods.
(d) Return to his tent.

4. According to the messenger, if Calchas' prophecy doesn't come true, then what is Calchas?
(a) Not a friend.
(b) A foe.
(c) Not a prophet.
(d) A fraud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?

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

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

4. What is the name of the group of leaders who decides to give Odysseus the things of Achilles that Ajax wanted?

5. What does Ajax say the following words are: Foes' gifts are no gifts: profit bring they none?

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