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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Part IV begin?
(a) In an isolated valley.
(b) Beside an isolated river.
(c) Next to a ship.
(d) On an isolated beach.

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

3. Who is Athena?
(a) Goddess of conflict.
(b) Goddess of war.
(c) Goddess of strife.
(d) Goddess of peace.

4. The Chorus, after Ajax's death, laments that Ajax was their defense against what?
(a) Death and inequity.
(b) Pain and suffering.
(c) Sorrow and weakness.
(d) Fear and boredom.

5. Agamemnon says that Teucer cannot criticize him or Menelaus because they are what?
(a) Knowledgeable and righteous.
(b) Warriors and kings.
(c) Strong and determined.
(d) Rulers of men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does inter mean?

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

3. Where does Ajax tell the Chorus he is going to go in order to appease Athena's wrath?

4. What sea would Ajax have to sail over to get home?

5. When Tecmessa confirms, to the Chorus, that Ajax slaughtered cattle, what does the Chorus say it might be time to do?

(see the answer key)

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