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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?
(a) His wounded honor.
(b) His injuries.
(c) His greed.
(d) His illness.

2. When does honor first appear as a theme in the play?
(a) In the Chorus' last lines.
(b) In the Chorus' third lines.
(c) In the Chorus' second lines.
(d) In the Chorus' first lines.

3. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?
(a) Outside Ajax's ship.
(b) Outside Ajax's wagon.
(c) Outside Ajax's tent.
(d) Outside Ajax's home.

4. How does Ajax's wife try to talk him out of killing himself?
(a) By asking him to consider her shame if he killed himself.
(b) By mentioning that he has people depending on him.
(c) By asking him to consider his father's shame if he killed himself.
(d) By mentioning he has a son to raise.

5. What did Ajax do in the middle of the carnage that he wrought?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Die.
(c) Cry.
(d) Collapse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which side is Ajax fighting on?

2. Who is Tecmessa?

3. Where are Tecmessa's parents?

4. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?

5. Teucer's comments about Hector reveal a secondary theme, which is what?

(see the answer key)

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