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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?
(a) Jason and his lover.
(b) The Tutor and children.
(c) Aegeus and Creon.
(d) Creon and his daughter.

2. How does Medea feel when she hears how her plan worked?
(a) She has no reaction.
(b) She is angry that she was brought to this.
(c) She rejoices.
(d) She is remorseful.

3. What will happen if Medea and her children are in Corinth at sunrise in two days?
(a) They will be killed.
(b) Jason will have to claim them as his family.
(c) They will be forcibly banished.
(d) They will be allowed to stay for the festival.

4. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?
(a) That it will give her the strength to survive.
(b) That it's perfectly appropriate.
(c) That it won't accomplish anything.
(d) That he isn't worth it.

5. What method does Medea use to win Jason over the second time she speaks with him?
(a) Sincere remorse.
(b) Flattery and lies.
(c) Sexual temptation.
(d) An appeal to decency.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea think about Jason's argument for his actions?

2. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?

3. What bargain does Medea strike with Creon?

4. What does Medea want to know about the deaths she caused?

5. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?

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