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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?
(a) The gods.
(b) Ajax.
(c) His mother.
(d) Odysseus.

2. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?
(a) Fear.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Pain.
(d) Remorse.

3. What is Menelaus' title?
(a) King.
(b) Priest.
(c) Lord.
(d) Warrior.

4. What direction does the Chorus move when singing the strophe?
(a) Right to left.
(b) Back to front.
(c) Front to back.
(d) Left to right.

5. What device is used, in Part II, to indicate that Ajax will die?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Context.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Symbolism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the strophe?

3. What is the name of Ajax's son?

4. What does the Chorus call the mood that Ajax is in during Part II?

5. Who does Ajax give his son's care to?

(see the answer key)

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