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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is acting out of revenge considered foolish?
(a) Because revenge is not honorable.
(b) Because you are acting out of emotion, not thought.
(c) Because revenge is for commoners.
(d) Because emotional behavior is for women.

2. Where does Tecmessa want Ajax to meet Teucer?
(a) In his tent.
(b) At the fire.
(c) On his ship.
(d) In his hut.

3. Who does Ajax give his son's care to?
(a) Aisis.
(b) His mother.
(c) Teucer.
(d) His father.

4. At the end of Part III, Tecmessa realizes that Ajax has done what to her?
(a) Minimized her.
(b) Loved her.
(c) Hated her.
(d) Deceived her.

5. What does Ajax strive not to be in his actions?
(a) A smart man.
(b) A coward.
(c) A religious man.
(d) A fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ajax pleads to be allowed to die but says that who is keeping him alive?

2. What is hubris?

3. When is this play set?

4. Who is "Thestor's son"?

5. Who says, "As God appoints, so every man laughs or laments?"

(see the answer key)

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