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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. By struggling against a prophecy, the characters are struggling against what?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Nature.
(c) The Gods.
(d) Fate.

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

4. What does Ajax give to his son when he tells him that he must become a warrior?
(a) His sword.
(b) His ring.
(c) His horse.
(d) His shield.

5. How are prophecies in Classical Greek theater perceived?
(a) As partial truths.
(b) As possibly wrong.
(c) As infallible.
(d) As full truths.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?

2. What sea would Ajax have to sail over to get home?

3. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?

4. When Teucer arrives at the Greek camp, where does he come from?

5. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?

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