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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?
(a) Attacking her after the ceremony.
(b) A poisoned dress and crown.
(c) Poisoned wine during the banquet.
(d) Slipping ground glass into her meal.

3. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?
(a) She is enraged.
(b) She is upset for Medea.
(c) She is surprised.
(d) She doesn't really care.

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. How did the princess first feel when Jason asked her to spare his children?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea call her children out during her second scene with Jason?

2. Who appears to check on Medea after hearing her cries?

3. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?

4. When does Medea promise she will leave Corinth for good?

5. How fast do the deaths happen?

(see the answer key)

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