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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?
(a) He's on his way to see another friend.
(b) He came to cheer Medea up.
(c) He heard Medea had threatened the king.
(d) Jason asked him to stop by and talk to Medea.

2. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?
(a) Jason and his lover.
(b) Aegeus and Creon.
(c) Creon and his daughter.
(d) The Tutor and children.

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

4. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?
(a) He intends to move them in with him and his new wife.
(b) He doesn't intend to help support them.
(c) He wants to send them away for military training.
(d) He wants them to be shipped back to Medea's homeland.

5. Whom else does Medea decide to kill after Aegeus leaves?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her maid.
(d) The Tutor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?

2. Who is the first character to appear in the play?

3. Why is Medea glad to see Jason at first?

4. Why would Medea like the gods to place a mark on men?

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

(see the answer key)

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