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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Ajax's youth, what did he want to win alone, without the help of the gods?
(a) Honor.
(b) Gold.
(c) Victory.
(d) Courage.

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 rising action.
(c) As the exposition.
(d) As the climax.

3. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?
(a) The gods.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) His mother.
(d) Ajax.

4. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?
(a) Son of Lional.
(b) Son of Laertes.
(c) Son of Lamentes.
(d) Son of Langed.

5. What does Ajax pray for, after praying that his friends follow through on his instructions to have his son raised by Teucer?
(a) He prays he finds happiness.
(b) He prays he finds rest.
(c) He prays he finds peace.
(d) He prays he finds contentment.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people accompany Ajax's son onto the stage?

2. What does Ajax tell the Chorus that Tecmessa awakened?

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

4. The Chorus urges Ajax not to dishonor them, but to do what?

5. Who did Athena protect throughout the war?

(see the answer key)

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