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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"
(a) Lord.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Gentleman.
(d) Leader.

2. What does the Chorus call Menelaus, after Ajax's death?
(a) A villain and a foe.
(b) A friend and a foe.
(c) A lion in sheep's clothing.
(d) A fair mind and a friend.

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

4. Why did Ajax join the war against Troy?
(a) To honor his oath of loyalty to his father.
(b) To honor his oath of loyalty to Odysseus.
(c) To honor his oath of loyalty to Agamemnon.
(d) To honor his oath of loyalty to Achilles.

5. When the Chorus calls for Tecmessa to come out of her tent, what do they call her?
(a) Woman born to sorrow.
(b) Woman born to fear.
(c) Woman born to pain.
(d) Woman born to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tecmessa assures the Chorus that Ajax is filled with what emotion over his slaughter of the cattle?

2. Where does Teucer place Ajax's son when Tecmessa brings him?

3. When Ajax leaves their presence, the Chorus rejoices in his what?

4. What traditional element of Classical Greek theater consists of a number of actors speaking with a single voice?

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

(see the answer key)

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