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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the antistrophe?
(a) The beginning of the Chorus' song.
(b) The turning of the Chorus the other way.
(c) The dancing of the Chorus.
(d) The turning of the Chorus towards the audience.

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

3. What did Odysseus get that Ajax wanted?
(a) Achilles' land.
(b) Achilles' title.
(c) Achilles' wife.
(d) Achilles' armor and weapons.

4. When is this play set?
(a) Early in the Trojan War.
(b) Early in the Spartan War.
(c) Late in the Spartan War.
(d) Late in the Trojan War.

5. What will happen to Ajax's wife if he dies?
(a) Re-marries.
(b) Has to stay home and raise her son.
(c) Becomes a slave.
(d) Is given to another man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tecmessa and Ajax's son leave the stage when Ajax shuts himself into what?

2. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?

3. How many people accompany Ajax's son onto the stage?

4. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?

5. What did Tecmessa do to Ajax's son while Ajax was mad?

(see the answer key)

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