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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tecmessa?
(a) Ajax's captive.
(b) Ajax's daughter.
(c) Ajax's servant.
(d) Ajax's wife.

2. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?
(a) Fight.
(b) Flee.
(c) Escape.
(d) Hide.

3. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?
(a) As the falling action.
(b) As the rising action.
(c) As the exposition.
(d) As the climax.

4. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?
(a) His wounded honor.
(b) His illness.
(c) His injuries.
(d) His greed.

5. What does the Chorus call the mood that Ajax is in during Part II?
(a) A failing mood.
(b) A dark mood.
(c) A black mood.
(d) A curse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Menelaus' title?

2. What did Odysseus get that Ajax wanted?

3. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

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

5. When is this play set?

(see the answer key)

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