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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Greek drama, killing and humiliation bring what?
(a) Peace and prosperity.
(b) Despair and reconciliation.
(c) More killing and humiliation.
(d) War and death.

2. After hearing the messenger, who does Tecmessa order to search for Ajax and bring him back to his tent?
(a) The soldiers.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The servants.
(d) The sailors.

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

4. During Ajax's long speech in Part II, what does he feel has been destroyed?
(a) His life.
(b) His soul.
(c) His honor.
(d) His reputation.

5. Ajax tells the Chorus that he is planning to purify himself how?
(a) By burying his armor.
(b) By burning an offering to the gods.
(c) By burying his sword.
(d) By going home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Menelaus' title?

2. What is the function of the Chorus in Part I?

3. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?

4. What is Odysseus king of?

5. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?

(see the answer key)

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