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

Short Answer Questions

1. Teucer predicts that his father will feel what kind of grief?

2. What does Ajax say the following words are: Foes' gifts are no gifts: profit bring they none?

3. Who told Ajax: Seek victory by the spear/But seek it always with the help of heaven?

4. What rules does Ajax say must be obeyed?

5. Why does Ajax make his speech to the Chorus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How does this play show that suffering can be ennobling for mankind? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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