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Medea | Quiz

Euripides
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Medea | Quiz

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1)

Why does Jason say Medea is lucky? (from Part 3)

She doesn't have to worry about how to provide for a family.
Her husband is still willing to provide for her when she leaves.
She has two children to take with her so she won't be lonely.
He thinks she should be executed for threatening the King.
2)

How does Jason feel about Medea by the play's close? (from Part 7)

He feels sorry for her.
He despises her.
He wishes he hadn't left her.
He loves her.
3)

What does Jason think influences women's judgment? (from Part 3)

The warmth and intimacy of love..
Their inability to see reason.
The sun, the moon, and the tides of the sea.
Other women and children.
4)

How did Medea save Jason's life? (from Part 3)

She discovered a leak aboard the Argo that could have drowned him.
She convinced him to stop adventuring away from home.
She killed a traitor among his men that was plotting his death.
She enabled him to get the Golden Fleece and escape alive.
5)

According to the chorus, what does excessive love bring? (from Part 3)

Destruction of reason.
Either great happiness or great despair.
Dangerous passion and foolishness.
Pain for everyone involved.
6)

What might motivate the kings to come after Medea even if she's under Aegeus' protection? (from Part 4)

A desire to claim her sorcery for their own uses.
To get revenge against her for killing Jason and the princess.
Jealousy over her beauty and resources being used by Aegeus.
Hatred for all foreigners.
7)

What is special about Medea's grandfather? (from Part 7)

He is an oracle.
He is older than a normal human could be.
He is a god of vengeance.
He is the sun god, Helios.
8)

What does Medea compare herself to in her last confrontation with Jason? (from Part 7)

A gryphon.
A harpy.
A sea monster.
A siren.
9)

What does Medea have to do in order to stay with Aegeus? (from Part 4)

Get Creon's permission.
Kill Jason and his new wife.
Translate the prophecy from the oracle.
Make it to his kingdom on her own.
10)

What does Medea think about Jason's argument for his actions? (from Part 3)

He is doing what he needs to save his honor.
He could have had a mistress without getting a divorce.
He is just making excuses for his bad behavior.
He has a point about getting more money.
11)

What does Medea want to know about the deaths she caused? (from Part 6)

If they were seen by a lot of people.
If everyone knows she is responsible.
How well the poison worked.
Whether they were agonizing.
12)

How does Medea plan to kill the princess? (from Part 4)

A poisoned dress and crown.
Slipping ground glass into her meal.
Poisoned wine during the banquet.
Attacking her after the ceremony.
13)

Why does Jason claim Medea should think his plan is good? (from Part 3)

It will provide funds for her and her children.
She would like it if love weren't a factor.
She will be able to travel like she always wanted.
It will free her up to pursue love elsewhere.
14)

According to the chorus, who is the only other woman to have killed her own child? (from Part 6)

Ino.
Apollymi.
Nefertiti.
Astrid.
15)

What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland? (from Part 3)

There is no ship that will go there.
Her pride.
She is forbidden from returning by Creon.
She is a criminal there.
16)

What does Medea say is the only thing stronger than her sorrow? (from Part 5)

Her fury.
Her love.
Her magic.
Her resolve.
17)

The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children? (from Part 6)

The gods of the earth and sun.
The gods of motherhood and travelers.
The gods of mercy and justice.
The gods of vengeance and peace.
18)

What does Medea promise Jason she will do after she sees him the second time? (from Part 5)

Take her children with her when she leaves.
Make a bouquet of flowers for his new wife.
Go into exile as ordered.
Beg Creon for forgiveness.
19)

How does Jason react when he learns his children are dead? (from Part 7)

He draws a weapon.
With shock and dismay.
He hardly reacts at all.
He calmly asks for details.
20)

How does Medea feel about her violent actions once they are done? (from Part 7)

She wishes she could take them back.
They were justified.
They weren't enough.
They were a necessary evil she will always regret.
21)

Why doesn't Aegeus want to risk offending Creon? (from Part 4)

Because they are related.
Because they've been friends since childhood.
Because Creon has a large army.
Because he is a fellow king.
22)

What does the chorus think about Jason and Medea's futures once her plans are carried out? (from Part 5)

They will both live lives full of pain.
They will be able to carry on and treat others better.
They will learn lessons about selfishness.
They will likely both be dead.
23)

Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves? (from Part 4)

She is secretly in love with him.
He promised not to tell her plans to Creon.
Now she can carry out her revenge.
She feels better after speaking with a friend.
24)

Which women do the chorus believe are the luckiest? (from Part 5)

Those without husbands.
Those with children.
Those without children.
Those pledged to remain chaste.
25)

Why does Medea have no choice but to trust Jason? (from Part 3)

She needs to provide for her children.
A spell was placed on him that makes him tell the truth.
He is the only person that speaks her language.
He can get her out of the country alive.
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