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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, who is the Chorus made up of?
(a) Warriors.
(b) Sailors.
(c) Gentlemen.
(d) Servants.

2. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?
(a) The Orchestra.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Men.
(d) The Group.

3. What is Menelaus' title?
(a) King.
(b) Lord.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Priest.

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

5. Who is Telamon?
(a) Ajax's father.
(b) Ajax's son.
(c) Ajax's brother.
(d) Ajax's king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Ajax's son onto the stage?

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

3. Who are the Greeks trying to rescue in this war?

4. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?

5. What role does the discussion between Odysseus and Athena, at the beginning of the play, serve?

(see the answer key)

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