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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Gentlemen.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Servants.

3. When Odysseus supports Teucer, Agamemnon reacts with what?
(a) Fear.
(b) Disbelief.
(c) Anger.
(d) Shock.

4. Who helps Teucer lift the body into the grave?
(a) The servants.
(b) Tecmessa.
(c) Eurysaces.
(d) The Chorus.

5. What does Ajax strive not to be in his actions?
(a) A coward.
(b) A fool.
(c) A religious man.
(d) A smart man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a lament?

2. Who congratulates Odysseus on his wisdom?

3. Who does Ajax pray will carry the news of his death to his parents?

4. Why does Ajax slaughter a herd of cattle?

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

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