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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"
(a) Lord.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Gentleman.
(d) Leader.

2. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Servants.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Gentlemen.

3. Which side is Ajax fighting on?
(a) Athenian.
(b) Menelian.
(c) Spartan.
(d) Greek.

4. When is this play set?
(a) Late in the Trojan War.
(b) Late in the Spartan War.
(c) Early in the Trojan War.
(d) Early in the Spartan War.

5. Who is Athena?
(a) Goddess of conflict.
(b) Goddess of peace.
(c) Goddess of war.
(d) Goddess of strife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Odysseus get that Ajax wanted?

3. Who does the Chorus believe spread a rumor about Ajax slaughtering cattle?

4. What is Odysseus king of?

5. The Chorus thinks, during Part I, that Ajax's actions are a smear campaign carried out by the generals or by whom?

(see the answer key)

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