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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chorus call the mood that Ajax is in during Part II?
(a) A failing mood.
(b) A curse.
(c) A dark mood.
(d) A black mood.

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

3. How many people accompany Ajax's son onto the stage?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. What is the name of Ajax's son?
(a) Eurysaces.
(b) Ephesianus.
(c) Euthercidenes.
(d) Euripides.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to Ajax's wife if he dies?

2. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?

3. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?

4. Who confirms Odysseus' suspicions that Ajax slaughtered a herd of cattle?

5. What does Ajax compare living without honor to?

(see the answer key)

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