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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will happen to the rest of Ajax's armor?
(a) It will be buried with him.
(b) It will be burned.
(c) It will be used by someone else.
(d) It will be thrown in the ocean.

2. Tecmessa says that Menelaus and Agamemnon will soon feel what over contributing to the death of such a great warrior?
(a) Regret.
(b) Pain.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Fear.

3. What does the Chorus think that Menelaus will do when he comes to speak to Teucer?
(a) Steal Ajax's son.
(b) Share more rumors.
(c) Mock his misery.
(d) Take Ajax's body.

4. What does the Chorus believe has afflicted Ajax?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Madness.
(c) Envy.
(d) Fear.

5. What time of day is it at the beginning of the play?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Dusk.
(d) Evening.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Ajax planted his sword in the ground?

3. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?

4. What does Ajax say the following words are: Foes' gifts are no gifts: profit bring they none?

5. What does the Chorus call Menelaus, after Ajax's death?

(see the answer key)

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