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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What time of day is it at the beginning of the play?
(a) Evening.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Dusk.

4. Who is the first speaker in the play?
(a) Athena.
(b) Ajax.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Odysseus.

5. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?
(a) Parriuls.
(b) Helen.
(c) Gredtha.
(d) Archemis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"

3. What does Athena say she will do to Odysseus before having Ajax appear?

4. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?

5. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?

(see the answer key)

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