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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ajax want to find his body?

2. At the beginning of Part III, who is Ajax prepared to make peace with?

3. Why is acting out of revenge considered foolish?

4. Who is "Thestor's son"?

5. Tecmessa says that Menelaus and Agamemnon will soon feel what over contributing to the death of such a great warrior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the actions of Ajax symbolize the struggles of man against Fate, which is a theme in the play? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What is the symbolism of armor and swords in the play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using the book to support your answer; what is hubris, and what role does it have in the play?

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