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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 name of Ajax's son?
(a) Eurysaces.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Euthercidenes.
(d) Ephesianus.

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

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

4. What sea would Ajax have to sail over to get home?
(a) Inland sea.
(b) Aegean sea.
(c) Nothing, he would ride home.
(d) Cretian sea.

5. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?
(a) Son of Lional.
(b) Son of Laertes.
(c) Son of Langed.
(d) Son of Lamentes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Odysseus get that Ajax wanted?

2. What is Odysseus king of?

3. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?

4. Who is the first speaker in the play?

5. Who says: Nobly to live, or else nobly to die/Befits proud birth?

(see the answer key)

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