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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the normal events, that take place off stage, that the messengers bring word of?

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

3. When the Chorus calls for Tecmessa to come out of her tent, what do they call her?

4. What rules does Ajax say must be obeyed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cite examples from the play to support your answer to the following question: How does this play portray the relationship between the gods and man?

Essay Topic 2

Why does the suicide of Ajax occur halfway through the play? What takes up the later part of the play? What did Sophocles mean by this? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What is the Chorus? What is the purpose of the Chorus in this play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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