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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Chorus believe has afflicted Ajax?
(a) Envy.
(b) Madness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Jealousy.

3. From what does Ajax's anger at Greek leadership stem?
(a) His wounded honor.
(b) His injuries.
(c) His greed.
(d) His illness.

4. Where does Athena appear from at the beginning of the play?
(a) Above.
(b) The trees.
(c) Below.
(d) From the shadows.

5. What time of day is it at the beginning of the play?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Evening.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Dusk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the person who wrote Ajax?

2. Who is Athena?

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

4. What is Odysseus examining when Athena appears?

5. What does Athena say she will do to Odysseus before having Ajax appear?

(see the answer key)

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