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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ajax's son?
(a) Eurysaces.
(b) Euthercidenes.
(c) Euripides.
(d) Ephesianus.

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

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

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

5. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?
(a) Pay heed to the gods.
(b) Return to his tent.
(c) Return to sanity.
(d) Take back his insolence against the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?

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

3. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?

4. What is the name of the person who wrote Ajax?

5. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?

(see the answer key)

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