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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 the Chorus think should "hide one who is sick in soul"?
(a) The forrest.
(b) The sea.
(c) Hell.
(d) Heaven.

2. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Attendants.
(d) Lords.

3. Where does Tecmessa want Ajax to meet Teucer?
(a) On his ship.
(b) At the fire.
(c) In his hut.
(d) In his tent.

4. What time of day is it at the beginning of the play?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Evening.
(c) Dusk.
(d) Afternoon.

5. What does Ajax tell his son that he must become?
(a) A benevolent warrior.
(b) A great warrior.
(c) A smart warrior.
(d) A strong warrior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?

2. Who discovers Ajax's body?

3. Tecmessa says that Menelaus and Agamemnon will soon feel what over contributing to the death of such a great warrior?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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