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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The messenger tells a story to the Chorus that shows Ajax has what quality?
(a) Great confidence.
(b) Great intelligence.
(c) Great cunning.
(d) Great pride.

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

4. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?
(a) Out of spite.
(b) Out of madness.
(c) Out of jealousy.
(d) Out of fear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ajax compare living without honor to?

2. What is the epode?

3. The messenger was supposed to keep Ajax in what location until Teucer could speak with him?

4. What did Ajax do in the middle of the carnage that he wrought?

5. What does Ajax tell the Chorus that Tecmessa awakened?

(see the answer key)

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