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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Odysseus has overheard the arguments between Teucer and Agamemnon and wants to do what?
(a) Side with Teucer.
(b) Let Teucer alone.
(c) Mediate.
(d) Side with Agamemnon.

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

3. Odysseus says that there were none save, perhaps who, that was a greater warrior than Ajax?
(a) Hector.
(b) Paris.
(c) Desdamond.
(d) Achilles.

4. What did Tecmessa do to Ajax's son while Ajax was mad?
(a) Sent him home.
(b) Took him back to the ship.
(c) Sent him to battle.
(d) Hid him.

5. Who does Ajax call to claim him, before falling on his sword?
(a) Athena.
(b) Death.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Hades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Menelaus tell Teucer to do with Ajax's body?

2. Which god does Ajax ask for help in the first part of the play?

3. What does Ajax pray for, after praying that his friends follow through on his instructions to have his son raised by Teucer?

4. When Ajax leaves their presence, the Chorus rejoices in his what?

5. Who is the only warrior greater than Ajax?

(see the answer key)

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