1. How does Medea convince Jason to give her gifts to his new wife?
(a) She says it's the only way to keep her from attending the wedding.
(b) She says the gifts are a symbol of her goodwill and refusing would insult her.
(c) She says it will help convince the princess to let the children stay.
(d) She claims she can't let go of Jason until she passes the items along.

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

3. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?
(a) That women should stop expecting more than is realistic from men.
(b) That men should be careful of the wrath of women.
(c) That men look out for women as best they can.
(d) That women are frequently wronged by men.

4. 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) Giving Medea a place to run to after her revenge.
(d) Introducing the concept of prophecies and oracles.

5. Why does Medea think Jason is a coward?
(a) He should have talked to her before going to another woman.
(b) He is too afraid of Creon to speak up for Medea.
(c) He wasn't willing to stand up for Medea with the other Greeks.
(d) She was the only reason he got the Golden Fleece.