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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Medea save Jason's life?
(a) She convinced him to stop adventuring away from home.
(b) She killed a traitor among his men that was plotting his death.
(c) She enabled him to get the Golden Fleece and escape alive.
(d) She discovered a leak aboard the Argo that could have drowned him.

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

3. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?
(a) Contemptuous.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Angry.
(d) Loving.

4. What method does Medea use to win Jason over the second time she speaks with him?
(a) Sexual temptation.
(b) An appeal to decency.
(c) Sincere remorse.
(d) Flattery and lies.

5. Why is Aegeus going to see his friend?
(a) To place a wager on the next gladiator fights.
(b) To get another opinion about the oracle's prophecy.
(c) To decide which man his daughter should marry.
(d) To discuss politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?

2. How is Creon poisoned?

3. Who explains why Medea is crying to the chorus?

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

5. What does Medea want to know about the deaths she caused?

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