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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ajax's wife cover Ajax's body with?
(a) A towel.
(b) A rug.
(c) A robe.
(d) A blanket.

2. What is a dirge?
(a) A somber song to express mourning.
(b) A song that expresses true love.
(c) A somber song to express evil feelings.
(d) A song to express feeling.

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

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

5. What does Athena say she will do to Odysseus before having Ajax appear?
(a) Make him invisible.
(b) Make him stronger.
(c) Make him invincible.
(d) Make him wiser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is hubris?

2. When Teucer arrives at the Greek camp, where does he come from?

3. What will happen to the rest of Ajax's armor?

4. In the stage directions, when Ajax dies, what is his body partially concealed by?

5. What does the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?

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