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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 appear to Aegeus?
(a) Upset.
(b) Happy.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Ecstatic.

2. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?
(a) She is afraid Medea may take her anger out on them.
(b) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.
(c) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(d) It is time for their baths before supper.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?

3. Why does Medea say Jason should forgive her?

4. Why does Jason say dealing with Medea is hopeless?

5. How does Jason react now that he thinks he's getting his way?

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