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Troilus And Cressida Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz

What is Thersites’ role in this scene?

A messenger

A priest

A loyal soldier

A cynical observer

None

Who do Achilles and Patroclus imitate through mockery?

Agamemnon and Nestor

Helen and Cressida

Hector and Paris

Troilus and Pandarus

None

Where does Act 2 Scene 3 take place?

In the Greek camp

At the city gates of Troy

At Pandarus’ home

In the Trojan palace

None

What kind of humor dominates Thersites’ speech?

Cynical and biting

Playful and light

Romantic and poetic

Subtle and intellectual

None

Who calls Achilles “idle and proud”?

Thersites

Nestor

Ulysses

Ajax

None

Which two characters open the scene?

Ajax and Thersites

Agamemnon and Menelaus

Achilles and Patroclus

Ulysses and Nestor

None

How does Thersites describe Ajax?

A coward and weakling

A hero and leader

A wise philosopher

A fool and a braggart

None

How does Patroclus treat Thersites?

With fear

With friendship

With scorn and irritation

With respect

None

What does Ulysses tell Achilles the generals are planning?

To surrender to the Trojans

To honor Ajax above him

To crown him commander

To send him home

None

How does Ulysses describe Ajax to Achilles?

As a brave and humble hero

As a wise and patient leader

As a traitor to the Greeks

As a strong but foolish man

None

Who does Ulysses claim now receives the Greeks’ admiration?

Agamemnon

Menelaus

Nestor

Ajax

None

Why do the generals choose Ajax for the challenge?

To end the war quickly

To honor Agamemnon

To reward Ajax’s loyalty

To provoke Achilles’ envy

None

Who joins Achilles in mocking the generals?

Ulysses

Ajax

Patroclus

Nestor

None

What does Ulysses call Achilles when speaking to him?

A friend betrayed

A lion asleep

A serpent of Troy

A fool of fortune

None

Who visits Achilles to deliver a message from Agamemnon?

Patroclus

Ulysses

Thersites

Ajax

None

What literary device does Ulysses use to persuade Achilles?

Logical reasoning

Direct threats

Flattery and manipulation

Promises of reward

None

How does this scene portray Greek leadership?

Honorable and unified

Merciful and just

Disciplined and wise

Corrupt and divided

None

What does Thersites say about war and politics?

They bring peace and wisdom

Both are full of fools

They reveal human greatness

They are guided by gods

None

What is the tone of the opening dialogue?

Sad and reflective

Romantic and hopeful

Furious and violent

Comic and mocking

None

What is Ulysses’ strategy for motivating Achilles?

To appeal to his loyalty

To threaten his rank

To promise him riches

To manipulate his pride

None

What theme is highlighted in this scene?

Justice and mercy

Destiny and prophecy

Pride and rivalry

Love and betrayal

None

What emotion does Ulysses attempt to stir in Achilles?

Fear

Jealousy

Remorse

Compassion

None

What do Achilles and Patroclus represent in this scene?

Voices of reason in war

Idle corruption of heroism

Symbols of loyalty to Agamemnon

Noble examples of discipline

None

Which character is chosen to challenge Hector?

Ajax

Achilles

Ulysses

Diomedes

None

What theme connects this scene with earlier acts?

The beauty of unity in war

The decay of honor through pride

The purity of love between nations

The victory of faith over reason

None

What does Thersites mock Achilles for?

His loyalty to Agamemnon

His vanity and laziness

His love for Helen

His courage and honesty

None

How does Achilles react to Ulysses’ report?

Humbly and obediently

Fearfully and regretfully

Proudly and dismissively

Angrily and rebelliously

None

What tone closes the scene?

Cynical and satirical

Joyful and celebratory

Heroic and inspiring

Peaceful and hopeful

None

How does Achilles react to hearing Ajax will fight Hector?

He offers to join him

He ignores the news

He hides his jealousy

He praises Ajax

None

How does Achilles spend his time in this scene?

Mocking the Greek leaders

Writing to his mother

Arguing with Agamemnon

Training for battle

None

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