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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"
(a) Leader.
(b) Gentleman.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Lord.

2. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?
(a) The trees.
(b) The stars.
(c) The ground.
(d) The sky.

3. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?
(a) Above.
(b) The trees.
(c) From the shadows.
(d) Below.

4. During Ajax's long speech in Part II, what does he feel has been destroyed?
(a) His soul.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His life.
(d) His honor.

5. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Lords.
(c) Attendants.
(d) Slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?

2. Who is Tecmessa?

3. What does Ajax strive not to be in his actions?

4. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?

5. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?

(see the answer key)

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