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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 thinks, during Part I, that Ajax's actions are a smear campaign carried out by the generals or by whom?
(a) The gods.
(b) His wife.
(c) The spirits of slain warriors.
(d) Agammemnon.

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

3. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"
(a) Soldier.
(b) Lord.
(c) Gentleman.
(d) Leader.

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

5. What does the Chorus believe has afflicted Ajax?
(a) Fear.
(b) Envy.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?

2. What is Odysseus king of?

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

4. Who does the Chorus think will grieve if Ajax continues to be self-destructive?

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

(see the answer key)

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