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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says: Nobly to live, or else nobly to die/Befits proud birth?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Ajax's father.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Agamemnon.

3. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?
(a) As the climax.
(b) As the rising action.
(c) As the falling action.
(d) As the exposition.

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

5. Which side is Ajax fighting on?
(a) Menelian.
(b) Athenian.
(c) Spartan.
(d) Greek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first speaker in the play?

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

3. Who is Tecmessa?

4. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?

5. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?

(see the answer key)

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