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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the strophe?
(a) The finishing of the Chorus' song.
(b) The middle of the Chorus' song.
(c) The turning of the Chorus away from the audience.
(d) The turning of the Chorus to one side.

2. During Ajax's long speech in Part II, what does he feel has been destroyed?
(a) His honor.
(b) His soul.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His life.

3. The characters, in Classical Greek theater, will view fighting against a prophecy as what?
(a) Their duty.
(b) Bringing honor to themselves.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Futile.

4. What does Ajax say the following words are: Foes' gifts are no gifts: profit bring they none?
(a) Good advice from wise counselors.
(b) Wisdom from his mother.
(c) Wisdom from his father.
(d) Ancient proverb.

5. When does Teucer say: O ghastly sight! Victim of ruthless courage!
(a) When the cover is lifted from Ajax's body.
(b) When Menelaus comes to talk to him.
(c) When he sees Tecmessa weeping.
(d) When he is praying about Ajax's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ajax call to claim him, before falling on his sword?

2. What is the epode?

3. What does Ajax strive not to be in his actions?

4. How many parts is the Chorus split into after Ajax's death?

5. In the stage directions, when Ajax dies, what is his body partially concealed by?

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