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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Aias.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Menelaus.

5. What is Menelaus' title?
(a) Priest.
(b) Lord.
(c) King.
(d) Warrior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?

2. What does the Chorus believe has afflicted Ajax?

3. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?

4. Who is Telamon?

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

(see the answer key)

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