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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 Odysseus king of?
(a) Troy.
(b) Crete.
(c) Ithaca.
(d) Greece.

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

3. Who does Ajax first ask to kill him to put him out of his misery?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) His son.

4. What does Ajax compare living without honor to?
(a) Dying.
(b) Living in fear.
(c) Capture by the enemy.
(d) Living in shame.

5. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?
(a) The Creatians.
(b) The Trojans.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Spartans.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does honor first appear as a theme in the play?

2. Who does the Chorus think will grieve if Ajax continues to be self-destructive?

3. What will happen to the rest of Ajax's armor?

4. Who does the Chorus believe spread a rumor about Ajax slaughtering cattle?

5. What device is used, in Part II, to indicate that Ajax will die?

(see the answer key)

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