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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus thinks, during Part I, that Ajax's actions are a smear campaign carried out by the generals or by whom?
(a) The spirits of slain warriors.
(b) Agammemnon.
(c) His wife.
(d) The gods.

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

3. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?
(a) The trees.
(b) The ground.
(c) The stars.
(d) The sky.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

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

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

4. What is the name of Ajax's son?

5. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?

(see the answer key)

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