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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character does the chorus have the most pity for?
(a) The princess.
(b) Medea.
(c) Creon.
(d) Jason.

2. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?
(a) The ability to curse people to die horribly.
(b) She is able to read thoughts and project her own.
(c) It's not specifically said, but she is called a witch.
(d) The ability to foretell and change the future.

3. What plot problem does Aegeus solve in his scene?
(a) Proving that Medea actually does have friends.
(b) Showing that not all men are selfish.
(c) Introducing the concept of prophecies and oracles.
(d) Giving Medea a place to run to after her revenge.

4. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?
(a) Now she can carry out her revenge.
(b) He promised not to tell her plans to Creon.
(c) She feels better after speaking with a friend.
(d) She is secretly in love with him.

5. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?
(a) Jason.
(b) The Nurse.
(c) Creon.
(d) Aegeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medea appear to Aegeus?

2. Why doesn't Aegeus want to risk offending Creon?

3. What does Medea fear her enemies will do to her children?

4. What does the chorus do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?

5. Who does Medea plan to take revenge against?

(see the answer key)

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