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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Ajax carrying when he enters in Part III?
(a) A sword.
(b) A spear.
(c) A knife.
(d) His armor.

3. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?
(a) The sea.
(b) The forrest.
(c) Hell.
(d) Heaven.

4. What does Athena say she will do to Odysseus before having Ajax appear?
(a) Make him invisible.
(b) Make him stronger.
(c) Make him wiser.
(d) Make him invincible.

5. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?
(a) Flee.
(b) Hide.
(c) Fight.
(d) Escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. The messenger was supposed to keep Ajax in what location until Teucer could speak with him?

2. Who does Ajax first ask to kill him to put him out of his misery?

3. What did the soldiers have out when they greeted Teucer?

4. What will happen to the rest of Ajax's armor?

5. Which god does Ajax ask for help in the first part of the play?

(see the answer key)

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