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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What direction does the Chorus move when singing the antistrophe?
(a) Right to left.
(b) Left to right.
(c) Front to back.
(d) Back to front.

3. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?
(a) Battles, marriages, deaths, suicides, and far-off events.
(b) Ships sinking, deaths, and far-off events.
(c) Suicides, battle,s or deaths.
(d) Marriages, births, and battles.

4. Who does the Chorus think will grieve if Ajax continues to be self-destructive?
(a) His sister.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ajax make his speech to the Chorus?

2. When Ajax leaves their presence, the Chorus rejoices in his what?

3. What is Menelaus' title?

4. What is the strophe?

5. Who says: Nobly to live, or else nobly to die/Befits proud birth?

(see the answer key)

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