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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tecmessa want Ajax to meet Teucer?
(a) In his tent.
(b) At the fire.
(c) On his ship.
(d) In his hut.

2. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?
(a) Remorse.
(b) Fear.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Pain.

3. How many parts are there to the Chorus' song between Ajax's speech and the arrival of the messenger?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

4. By struggling against a prophecy, the characters are struggling against what?
(a) Fate.
(b) The Gods.
(c) Destiny.
(d) Nature.

5. What does Ajax give to his son when he tells him that he must become a warrior?
(a) His sword.
(b) His shield.
(c) His horse.
(d) His ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ajax's wife cover his dead body?

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

3. Why is acting out of revenge considered foolish?

4. Who does Ajax feel has done him an injustice?

5. Who generally can break the cycle that killing and humiliation begin?

(see the answer key)

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