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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jason believe Medea gained by coming to his homeland?
(a) Pain and Misfortune.
(b) Money and Fame.
(c) Civilization and Honor.
(d) Status and Prestige.

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

3. Whom does Jason intend to marry?
(a) Aegeus's sister.
(b) Creon's daughter.
(c) Medea's cousin.
(d) Hecate.

4. 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.

5. What does the Nurse feel is best for people?
(a) Expressing feelings openly and without reserve.
(b) Getting anger out so it doesn't fester.
(c) Moderation in all things.
(d) Open and honest communication.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Medea help Aegeus and his wife?

2. How does Medea convince Jason to give her gifts to his new wife?

3. How is Creon poisoned?

4. What has Creon's experience been with showing mercy?

5. How does Medea plan to exact her revenge?

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