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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?
(a) He is ready to go along with it.
(b) He doesn't know what's being plotted.
(c) He wants to come up with a better plan.
(d) He is furious and stands up for his wife.

2. What choice does Jason claim Medea will regret in the future?
(a) Arranging to go back to her homeland.
(b) Staying in a kingdom nearby.
(c) Threatening the King.
(d) Refusing his money.

3. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?
(a) The servants.
(b) Her children.
(c) The gods.
(d) Creon.

4. What occupies the majority of Part 6?
(a) Medea's goodbye to her family.
(b) Medea killing her children.
(c) The chorus encouraging Medea to flea before she is caught.
(d) The story about Medea's revenge.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What function does the chorus's ode serve after the fight between Medea and Creon?

2. What wins the princess over to being willing to help Jason's children?

3. Why does Medea promise she won't hurt Creon?

4. How long does it take the poison to start working?

5. What is an oracle?

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