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

Short Answer Questions

1. The messenger tells the story the Seer told of Ajax's __________.

2. Why is revenge often a theme in Greek plays?

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

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

5. When the Choruses first appear after Ajax's death, what are they complaining about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Using specific examples from the text, show how Sophocles uses foreshadowing in this play.

Essay Topic 3

Does Ajax deserve his fate? Why or why not? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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