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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who doubts Tecmessa when she says that Ajax is regaining his sanity?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) Temacus.
(d) Telanon.

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

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

4. What is the function of the Chorus in Part I?
(a) To serve as Ajax's cheering section.
(b) To serve as support for Ajax's wife.
(c) To serve as help for Odysseus.
(d) To serve as a warning to Ajax.

5. Tecmessa and Ajax's son leave the stage when Ajax shuts himself into what?
(a) His house.
(b) His tent.
(c) His carriage.
(d) His ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Tecmessa's parents?

2. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?

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

4. What did Tecmessa do to Ajax's son while Ajax was mad?

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

(see the answer key)

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