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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) Early in the Trojan War.
(b) Late in the Trojan War.
(c) Late in the Spartan War.
(d) Early in the Spartan War.

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

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

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

5. Who is Telamon?
(a) Ajax's brother.
(b) Ajax's father.
(c) Ajax's son.
(d) Ajax's king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which side is Ajax fighting on?

2. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

3. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?

4. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?

5. What is the name of the group of leaders who decides to give Odysseus the things of Achilles that Ajax wanted?

(see the answer key)

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