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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children?
(a) The gods of motherhood and travelers.
(b) The gods of vengeance and peace.
(c) The gods of mercy and justice.
(d) The gods of the earth and sun.

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

3. How long should it take the princess to die?
(a) It depends on how much poison she ingests.
(b) She should die as soon as she comes into contact with the poison.
(c) Several weeks of illness so it can't be traced.
(d) About two or three days.

4. How fast do the deaths happen?
(a) Pretty quickly.
(b) In a matter of a few minutes.
(c) Creon and the princess aren't dead yet.
(d) They were slow and painful.

5. Why is Medea advised to flee Corinth?
(a) The army is being mobilized to execute her on sight.
(b) The borders will soon be closed to travelers.
(c) Everyone knows she is responsible for the deaths.
(d) She was supposed to leave before sunrise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot problem does Aegeus solve in his scene?

2. Who tells Medea about Creon and his daughter?

3. What will happen if Medea and her children are in Corinth at sunrise in two days?

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

5. How well do Medea's enchantments appear to work in the play?

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