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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god does Ajax ask for help in the first part of the play?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Ares.
(c) Pan.
(d) Zeus.

2. What is the name of the group of leaders who decides to give Odysseus the things of Achilles that Ajax wanted?
(a) The Senate.
(b) The Council.
(c) The Ristrivide.
(d) The Atreidae.

3. How many people accompany Ajax's son onto the stage?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

4. Where is Odysseus when Athena appears to him?
(a) Outside Ajax's wagon.
(b) Outside Ajax's tent.
(c) Outside Ajax's ship.
(d) Outside Ajax's home.

5. Who is Telamon?
(a) Ajax's father.
(b) Ajax's brother.
(c) Ajax's son.
(d) Ajax's king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term used to describe a speech given by a character alone on stage, normally inwardly directed?

2. Who calls for Tecmessa to come listen to the messenger?

3. What purpose does the messenger serve in Classical Greek theater?

4. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?

5. Who did Ajax take his sword from?

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