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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does honor first appear as a theme in the play?
(a) In the Chorus' third lines.
(b) In the Chorus' second lines.
(c) In the Chorus' last lines.
(d) In the Chorus' first lines.

2. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?
(a) Attendants.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Lords.
(d) Slaves.

3. The messenger tells the story the Seer told of Ajax's __________.
(a) Stubbornnes.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Parents.
(d) Youth.

4. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?
(a) Son of Lional.
(b) Son of Langed.
(c) Son of Laertes.
(d) Son of Lamentes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?

2. Which side is Ajax fighting on?

3. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?

4. What is hubris?

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

(see the answer key)

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