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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Chorus believe spread a rumor about Ajax slaughtering cattle?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Hermound.
(d) Ares.

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

3. Who does the Chorus think will grieve if Ajax continues to be self-destructive?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His sister.

4. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?
(a) His greed.
(b) His injuries.
(c) His illness.
(d) His wounded honor.

5. Who is the god of the sun?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Ares.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which side is Ajax fighting on?

2. Who is Tecmessa?

3. Ajax tells the Chorus that he is planning to purify himself how?

4. Who does Teucer predict his father will vent his grief against?

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

(see the answer key)

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