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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?
(a) As the rising action.
(b) As the exposition.
(c) As the falling action.
(d) As the climax.

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

3. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Aias.
(d) Odysseus.

4. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?
(a) The trees.
(b) Above.
(c) Below.
(d) From the shadows.

5. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Group.
(c) The Men.
(d) The Orchestra.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?

3. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?

4. What is the name of the group of leaders who decides to give Odysseus the things of Achilles that Ajax wanted?

5. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?

(see the answer key)

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