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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ajax tell Athena that he thinks he has captured, and will torture?
(a) Aias.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Odysseus.

2. During Ajax's long speech in Part II, what does he feel has been destroyed?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His honor.
(c) His life.
(d) His soul.

3. Who does Ajax think Achilles would have wanted to have his things?
(a) His mother.
(b) The gods.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Odysseus.

4. What is the epode?
(a) Middle of the song.
(b) Third verse.
(c) Added song.
(d) Ending of the song.

5. Teucer predicts that his father will feel what kind of grief?
(a) Pitiful and shameful grief.
(b) Ugly and horrendous grief.
(c) Sorrowful and distant grief.
(d) Painful and angry grief.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is this play set?

2. When Teucer arrives at the Greek camp, where does he come from?

3. Who does Ajax feel has done him an injustice?

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

5. What is a dirge?

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