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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?
(a) Athena.
(b) Menaleus.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Terues.

3. What rules does Ajax say must be obeyed?
(a) The rules of society.
(b) The rules of man.
(c) The rules of nature.
(d) The rules of warfare.

4. Who calls for Tecmessa to come listen to the messenger?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The soldiers.
(c) Teucer.
(d) The leaders.

5. What does Teucer say Ajax owed Menelaus?
(a) Gold.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Respect.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?

3. What does Ajax give to his son when he tells him that he must become a warrior?

4. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?

5. What does Ajax tell the Chorus that Tecmessa awakened?

(see the answer key)

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