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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which side is Ajax fighting on?
(a) Spartan.
(b) Menelian.
(c) Athenian.
(d) Greek.

2. What is Menelaus' title?
(a) King.
(b) Priest.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Lord.

3. When Teucer arrives at the Greek camp, where does he come from?
(a) The Mysian plains.
(b) The Mysian heights.
(c) The Mysian shores.
(d) The Mysian ships.

4. Why is revenge often a theme in Greek plays?
(a) Because it helps explore humanity's dark side.
(b) Because it helps explore humanity's passionate and impulsive nature.
(c) Because it shows humanity's duplicity.
(d) Because it was a common way of life.

5. Where does Part IV begin?
(a) Beside an isolated river.
(b) In an isolated valley.
(c) Next to a ship.
(d) On an isolated beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "Thestor's son"?

2. How does Ajax's wife try to talk him out of killing himself?

3. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?

4. Why does Ajax make his speech to the Chorus?

5. During Ajax's long speech in Part II, what does he feel has been destroyed?

(see the answer key)

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