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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who made the prophecy the messenger refers to?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Caliiadea.
(c) Calcinnea.
(d) Calchas.

2. What does Ajax say the following words are: Foes' gifts are no gifts: profit bring they none?
(a) Wisdom from his father.
(b) Wisdom from his mother.
(c) Ancient proverb.
(d) Good advice from wise counselors.

3. What does the Chorus call Menelaus, after Ajax's death?
(a) A lion in sheep's clothing.
(b) A villain and a foe.
(c) A friend and a foe.
(d) A fair mind and a friend.

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

5. What rules does Ajax say must be obeyed?
(a) The rules of man.
(b) The rules of warfare.
(c) The rules of society.
(d) The rules of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to Ajax's wife if he dies?

2. How many parts are there to the Chorus' song between Ajax's speech and the arrival of the messenger?

3. What does Ajax's wife cover Ajax's body with?

4. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?

5. In Ajax's youth, what did he want to win alone, without the help of the gods?

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