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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom were Medea's wedding gifts supposedly procured?
(a) An Asian queen.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) They are family heirlooms.
(d) The sun god.

2. Who is Aegeus?
(a) Jason's cousin.
(b) An Argonaut.
(c) One of Creon's courtiers.
(d) A friend of Medea's.

3. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Suffering.

4. What is the Tutor's belief about people?
(a) They generally are just trying to get along without trouble.
(b) They are good at heart and want to help others.
(c) They all love themselves more than others.
(d) They want to find personal peace at whatever cost.

5. What excuse does Medea give for her tears when she is looking at Jason with her children?
(a) That she is imagining them reaching out to heaven in the distant future.
(b) That she will miss having her family all together.
(c) That she remembers when Jason held her own hand so tenderly.
(d) That her children's love is so pure it makes her weep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jason claim motivated him to leave Medea for the princess?

2. What does Medea say is the only thing stronger than her sorrow?

3. How does Medea plan to exact her revenge?

4. What are the women of this play communally struggling against?

5. What happens when Medea puts her children's hands in Jason's?

(see the answer key)

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