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

2. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?
(a) Athena.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Terues.
(d) Menaleus.

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

4. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?
(a) His illness.
(b) His injuries.
(c) His wounded honor.
(d) His greed.

5. Who does the Chorus believe spread a rumor about Ajax slaughtering cattle?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Hermound.
(d) Ares.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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