View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ajax strive not to be in his actions?
(a) A fool.
(b) A smart man.
(c) A religious man.
(d) A coward.

3. What device is used, in Part II, to indicate that Ajax will die?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Context.
(d) Alliteration.

4. What direction does the Chorus move when singing the strophe?
(a) Right to left.
(b) Back to front.
(c) Front to back.
(d) Left to right.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ajax first ask to kill him to put him out of his misery?

2. After hearing the messenger, who does Tecmessa order to search for Ajax and bring him back to his tent?

3. Who enters while Ajax is speaking to the Chorus in Part III?

4. According to the messenger, if Calchas' prophecy doesn't come true, then what is Calchas?

5. Who does the Chorus think will grieve if Ajax continues to be self-destructive?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 206 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample