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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ajax feel has done him an injustice?
(a) His father and Agamemnon.
(b) Agamemnon and Menelaus.
(c) Agamemnon and Odysseus.
(d) Menelaus and Odysseus.

2. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?
(a) The stars.
(b) The trees.
(c) The ground.
(d) The sky.

3. What purpose does the messenger serve in Classical Greek theater?
(a) He is a common informational device.
(b) He is a minor character.
(c) He is a minor insight into the characters.
(d) He is a common narrative device.

4. Teucer's comments about Hector reveal a secondary theme, which is what?
(a) Spite.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Hate.
(d) Fear.

5. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Warriors.
(b) Gentlemen.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Athena first refer to Odysseus?

2. Who does Ajax call to claim him, before falling on his sword?

3. The messenger tells a story to the Chorus that shows Ajax has what quality?

4. Who made the prophecy the messenger refers to?

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

(see the answer key)

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