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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 Ajax's son?
(a) Eurysaces.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Euthercidenes.
(d) Ephesianus.

2. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?
(a) Parriuls.
(b) Helen.
(c) Gredtha.
(d) Archemis.

3. What does Athena say she will do to Odysseus before having Ajax appear?
(a) Make him invincible.
(b) Make him invisible.
(c) Make him stronger.
(d) Make him wiser.

4. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Group.
(c) The Men.
(d) The Orchestra.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?

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

4. What is Odysseus king of?

5. Who is Athena?

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