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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part III, Tecmessa realizes that Ajax has done what to her?
(a) Hated her.
(b) Deceived her.
(c) Minimized her.
(d) Loved her.

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

3. What was Hector tied to, and then drug behind?
(a) Achilles' chariot.
(b) Odysseus' horse.
(c) Achilles' horse.
(d) Odysseus' chariot.

4. The messenger was supposed to keep Ajax in what location until Teucer could speak with him?
(a) In his tent.
(b) In the infirmary.
(c) In the camp.
(d) On his ship.

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

6. What does Ajax pray for, after praying that his friends follow through on his instructions to have his son raised by Teucer?
(a) He prays he finds contentment.
(b) He prays he finds peace.
(c) He prays he finds happiness.
(d) He prays he finds rest.

7. Who generally can break the cycle that killing and humiliation begin?
(a) A woman.
(b) Humans.
(c) An act of nature.
(d) The gods.

8. Who does Ajax want to find his body?
(a) His father.
(b) Tecmessa.
(c) Teucer.
(d) His son.

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

10. Who made the prophecy the messenger refers to?
(a) Calchas.
(b) Calcinnea.
(c) Caliiadea.
(d) Caligula.

11. Who tells Teucer that Ajax's last wish was for him to raise his son?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Tecmessa.
(c) The gods.
(d) Ajax's son.

12. What is Ajax carrying when he enters in Part III?
(a) A sword.
(b) A knife.
(c) His armor.
(d) A spear.

13. When the Choruses first appear after Ajax's death, what are they complaining about?
(a) How hot it is while they are searching.
(b) How futile their searches are.
(c) How hard their searches for Ajax are.
(d) How their feet hurt from searching.

14. What is a dirge?
(a) A song to express feeling.
(b) A somber song to express evil feelings.
(c) A song that expresses true love.
(d) A somber song to express mourning.

15. How is Teucer greeted at the Greek camp?
(a) With isolation.
(b) With taunts and insults.
(c) With cheers and happiness.
(d) With silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Teucer arrives at the Greek camp, where does he come from?

2. Why is acting out of revenge considered foolish?

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

4. What does Ajax tell the Chorus that Tecmessa awakened?

5. Who did Ajax take his sword from?

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