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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sea would Ajax have to sail over to get home?
(a) Aegean sea.
(b) Inland sea.
(c) Cretian sea.
(d) Nothing, he would ride home.

3. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?
(a) His illness.
(b) His greed.
(c) His injuries.
(d) His wounded honor.

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

5. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?
(a) Hide.
(b) Fight.
(c) Escape.
(d) Flee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?

2. What does the Chorus believe has afflicted Ajax?

3. What will happen to the rest of Ajax's armor?

4. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?

5. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?

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