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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?
(a) Menaleus.
(b) Athena.
(c) Terues.
(d) Ajax.

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

3. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?
(a) The trees.
(b) The ground.
(c) The stars.
(d) The sky.

4. Tecmessa and Ajax's son leave the stage when Ajax shuts himself into what?
(a) His ship.
(b) His house.
(c) His carriage.
(d) His tent.

5. Who does the Chorus believe spread a rumor about Ajax slaughtering cattle?
(a) Hermound.
(b) Ares.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Artemis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?

3. What does Ajax strive not to be in his actions?

4. What does the Chorus call the mood that Ajax is in during Part II?

5. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?

(see the answer key)

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