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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) Paris.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Hector.

2. Which side is Ajax fighting on?
(a) Menelian.
(b) Athenian.
(c) Greek.
(d) Spartan.

3. What is the function of the Chorus in Part I?
(a) To serve as help for Odysseus.
(b) To serve as a warning to Ajax.
(c) To serve as support for Ajax's wife.
(d) To serve as Ajax's cheering section.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?

3. Who is the first speaker in the play?

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

5. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?

(see the answer key)

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