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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aegeus swear an oath to Medea?
(a) So she can call on him for assistance in the future.
(b) To keep her from poisoning his family.
(c) So she will heal his wife.
(d) To prove he is trustworthy.

2. Who tells Medea about Creon and his daughter?
(a) Jason.
(b) A messenger.
(c) The Tutor.
(d) The Nurse.

3. What did Aegeus think of the oracle's reply to his question?
(a) He didn't understand it.
(b) He thinks it's probably wrong.
(c) He was frightened.
(d) He believes it must be true.

4. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?
(a) His desire to rid his kingdom of a foreign menace.
(b) His beliefs about women and their role in society.
(c) His strong friendship with Jason.
(d) His love for his daughter and desire to see her happy.

5. What does the chorus think about Medea's plan for her children?
(a) That it makes perfect sense given the circumstance.
(b) That she has lost her mind and must be stopped.
(c) That she will not be able to carry it out in the moment.
(d) That it's the only thing she could do.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medea think women generally feel?

2. Whom else does Medea decide to kill after Aegeus leaves?

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

4. How does Medea appear to Aegeus?

5. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?

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