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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Teucer predicts that his father will feel what kind of grief?
(a) Ugly and horrendous grief.
(b) Pitiful and shameful grief.
(c) Sorrowful and distant grief.
(d) Painful and angry grief.

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

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

4. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Hector.
(d) Paris.

5. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?
(a) Remorse.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Pain.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the epode?

2. Who did Ajax take his sword from?

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

4. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?

5. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?

(see the answer key)

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