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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?
(a) Hector.
(b) Paris.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Odysseus.

2. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?
(a) The Greeks.
(b) The Trojans.
(c) The Spartans.
(d) The Creatians.

3. What is the name of the group of leaders who decides to give Odysseus the things of Achilles that Ajax wanted?
(a) The Senate.
(b) The Atreidae.
(c) The Ristrivide.
(d) The Council.

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

5. Who is Tecmessa?
(a) Ajax's wife.
(b) Ajax's servant.
(c) Ajax's daughter.
(d) Ajax's captive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chorus believe has afflicted Ajax?

2. When is this play set?

3. When does honor first appear as a theme in the play?

4. Which god does Ajax ask for help in the first part of the play?

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

(see the answer key)

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