Troilus And Cressida Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz

How does Thersites describe Ajax?

What does Thersites’ speech reveal about his worldview?

How does Thersites describe the Greeks in general?

What does Ajax call Thersites during their argument?

Who is Ajax often compared to by Thersites?

Which Greek warrior does Thersites frequently insult besides Ajax?

What kind of humor dominates this scene?

What type of fool does Thersites represent?

How does Shakespeare use Thersites’ language in this scene?

Which two characters appear in Act 2 Scene 1?

How does Thersites’ mockery serve Shakespeare’s broader purpose?

What is the relationship between Ajax and Thersites?

What type of character is Thersites often seen as?

What overall impression does this scene give of the Greek camp?

What is Thersites’ main weapon against Ajax?

What does Thersites accuse Ajax of lacking?

Which theme from the play is reinforced by this scene’s conflict?

How does Thersites respond to Ajax’s threats?

What social class does Thersites represent?

What does Ajax threaten to do to Thersites?

What does Ajax threaten to do if Thersites continues mocking him?

What does Ajax’s behavior in this scene reveal about him?

How does Ajax respond to Thersites’ mockery overall?

Which literary device dominates the exchange between Ajax and Thersites?

What emotion motivates Ajax’s anger in this scene?

How does Thersites view the war?

What theme is highlighted through Ajax and Thersites’ quarrel?

How does this scene contrast with Act 1 Scene 3?

What does this scene primarily contribute to the play’s tone?

What does Thersites call Achilles?