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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Teucer's comments about Hector reveal a secondary theme, which is what?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hate.
(d) Spite.

2. After hearing the messenger, who does Tecmessa order to search for Ajax and bring him back to his tent?
(a) The soldiers.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The sailors.
(d) The servants.

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

4. Who does Ajax pray will carry the news of his death to his parents?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Ares.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Artemis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ajax want to curse Agamemnon and Menelaus?

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

3. What rules does Ajax say must be obeyed?

4. Who attempts to see Ajax, and is refused by Tecmessa?

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

(see the answer key)

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