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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Telamon?
(a) Ajax's brother.
(b) Ajax's son.
(c) Ajax's father.
(d) Ajax's king.

3. Which side is Ajax fighting on?
(a) Spartan.
(b) Menelian.
(c) Athenian.
(d) Greek.

4. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Gentlemen.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Servants.

5. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?
(a) Return to sanity.
(b) Take back his insolence against the gods.
(c) Return to his tent.
(d) Pay heed to the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?

2. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?

3. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?

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

5. How does Ajax's wife try to talk him out of killing himself?

(see the answer key)

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