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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Gentlemen.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Servants.
(d) Sailors.

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

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

4. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?
(a) The sea.
(b) The forrest.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Hell.

5. What is the epode?
(a) Third verse.
(b) Middle of the song.
(c) Ending of the song.
(d) Added song.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Ajax first ask to kill him to put him out of his misery?

3. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?

4. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?

5. What did Tecmessa do to Ajax's son while Ajax was mad?

(see the answer key)

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