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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?
(a) The Creatians.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) The Trojans.
(d) The Greeks.

2. What does Ajax tell his son that he must become?
(a) A great warrior.
(b) A smart warrior.
(c) A strong warrior.
(d) A benevolent warrior.

3. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?
(a) Gredtha.
(b) Archemis.
(c) Parriuls.
(d) Helen.

4. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?
(a) Return to sanity.
(b) Pay heed to the gods.
(c) Take back his insolence against the gods.
(d) Return to his tent.

5. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?
(a) Out of madness.
(b) Out of jealousy.
(c) Out of spite.
(d) Out of fear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?

3. When is this play set?

4. What is the function of the Chorus in Part I?

5. Who doubts Tecmessa when she says that Ajax is regaining his sanity?

(see the answer key)

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