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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attempts to see Ajax, and is refused by Tecmessa?
(a) Her son.
(b) The leader.
(c) The messenger.
(d) The Chorus.

2. When is this play set?
(a) Early in the Spartan War.
(b) Early in the Trojan War.
(c) Late in the Trojan War.
(d) Late in the Spartan War.

3. At the beginning of Part III, who is Ajax prepared to make peace with?
(a) His father.
(b) His fellow warriors.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Agamemnon and Menelaus.

4. Why does Ajax refuse to go home?
(a) Doesn't want to leave the battle.
(b) Doesn't want to leave Odysseus behind.
(c) Doesn't want to face the humiliation.
(d) Doesn't want to raise his son.

5. What is the antistrophe?
(a) The beginning of the Chorus' song.
(b) The turning of the Chorus the other way.
(c) The turning of the Chorus towards the audience.
(d) The dancing of the Chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Choruses first appear after Ajax's death, what are they complaining about?

2. Odysseus has overheard the arguments between Teucer and Agamemnon and wants to do what?

3. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?

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

5. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?

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