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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ajax say that all things must bow to?
(a) Power.
(b) The Gods.
(c) Authority.
(d) Hate.

3. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Paris.
(d) Hector.

4. The characters, in Classical Greek theater, will view fighting against a prophecy as what?
(a) Bringing honor to themselves.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Their duty.
(d) Futile.

5. The messenger tells a story to the Chorus that shows Ajax has what quality?
(a) Great pride.
(b) Great confidence.
(c) Great intelligence.
(d) Great cunning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Ajax take his sword from?

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

3. What was Ajax's state of mind at his death?

4. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?

5. Ajax pleads to be allowed to die but says that who is keeping him alive?

(see the answer key)

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