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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Odysseus get that Ajax wanted?
(a) Achilles' wife.
(b) Achilles' armor and weapons.
(c) Achilles' title.
(d) Achilles' land.

2. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?
(a) Out of fear.
(b) Out of madness.
(c) Out of spite.
(d) Out of jealousy.

3. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Warriors.
(b) Gentlemen.
(c) Servants.
(d) Sailors.

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

5. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?
(a) Outside Ajax's tent.
(b) Outside Ajax's home.
(c) Outside Ajax's ship.
(d) Outside Ajax's wagon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

5. Who is Telamon?

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