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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Medea think women generally feel?
(a) Comforted and happy.
(b) Fearful and defenseless.
(c) Fearful and vengeful.
(d) Happy and maternal.

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

3. What word best describes Medea's emotional reaction to Creon?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Glee.
(d) Anger.

4. What does the chorus do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?
(a) Protest that she is out of her mind.
(b) Promise to keep them secret.
(c) Send someone to warn the King.
(d) Argue with Medea about her plans.

5. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?
(a) He has lied to her in the past.
(b) She doesn't think any men are trustworthy.
(c) The other kings may persuade him to break his word.
(d) His wife might become jealous of Medea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long should it take the princess to die?

2. The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children?

3. How did the princess first feel when Jason asked her to spare his children?

4. What wins the princess over to being willing to help Jason's children?

5. What does Medea request from Aegeus?

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