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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tecmessa and Ajax's son leave the stage when Ajax shuts himself into what?
(a) His carriage.
(b) His tent.
(c) His house.
(d) His ship.

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

3. What does Ajax compare living without honor to?
(a) Capture by the enemy.
(b) Dying.
(c) Living in shame.
(d) Living in fear.

4. What did Tecmessa do to Ajax's son while Ajax was mad?
(a) Took him back to the ship.
(b) Hid him.
(c) Sent him to battle.
(d) Sent him home.

5. What does Ajax tell his son that he must become?
(a) A smart warrior.
(b) A benevolent warrior.
(c) A strong warrior.
(d) A great warrior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ajax do in the middle of the carnage that he wrought?

2. Who does the Chorus believe spread a rumor about Ajax slaughtering cattle?

3. What device is used, in Part II, to indicate that Ajax will die?

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

5. What time of day is it at the beginning of the play?

(see the answer key)

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