View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ajax tells the Chorus that he is planning to purify himself how?
(a) By burning an offering to the gods.
(b) By burying his sword.
(c) By going home.
(d) By burying his armor.

2. What is the term used to describe a speech given by a character alone on stage, normally inwardly directed?
(a) Soliloquy.
(b) Monologue.
(c) Speech.
(d) Prologue.

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

4. Where does Part IV begin?
(a) In an isolated valley.
(b) On an isolated beach.
(c) Next to a ship.
(d) Beside an isolated river.

5. How many parts is the Chorus split into after Ajax's death?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hector tied to, and then drug behind?

2. When does Teucer say: O ghastly sight! Victim of ruthless courage!

3. According to the messenger, if Calchas' prophecy doesn't come true, then what is Calchas?

4. Who calls for Tecmessa to come listen to the messenger?

5. Who tells Teucer that Ajax's last wish was for him to raise his son?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 224 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample