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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By struggling against a prophecy, the characters are struggling against what?
(a) The Gods.
(b) Destiny.
(c) Nature.
(d) Fate.

2. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?
(a) Hide.
(b) Escape.
(c) Flee.
(d) Fight.

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

4. At the beginning of Part III, who is Ajax prepared to make peace with?
(a) His fellow warriors.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Agamemnon and Menelaus.
(d) His father.

5. When does Teucer say: O ghastly sight! Victim of ruthless courage!
(a) When Menelaus comes to talk to him.
(b) When the cover is lifted from Ajax's body.
(c) When he sees Tecmessa weeping.
(d) When he is praying about Ajax's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ajax mention doing to the sword during his soliloquy before his death?

2. Who enters while Ajax is speaking to the Chorus in Part III?

3. How is Teucer greeted at the Greek camp?

4. The messenger tells a story to the Chorus that shows Ajax has what quality?

5. Who is Athena?

(see the answer key)

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