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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?
(a) She is able to read thoughts and project her own.
(b) It's not specifically said, but she is called a witch.
(c) The ability to curse people to die horribly.
(d) The ability to foretell and change the future.

2. How can Medea help Aegeus and his wife?
(a) She will let them adopt her children since they can't conceive.
(b) She is a very good housekeeper.
(c) She knows how to translate the prophecy.
(d) She can enable them to conceive a child.

3. What has Jason agreed to do while Medea and her children are in exile?
(a) Send letters to Medea's relatives to see if they'll help her.
(b) Support them financially.
(c) Abstain from having more children.
(d) Forget about them as if they never existed.

4. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?
(a) That he isn't worth it.
(b) That it's perfectly appropriate.
(c) That it will give her the strength to survive.
(d) That it won't accomplish anything.

5. What does the chorus do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?
(a) Promise to keep them secret.
(b) Protest that she is out of her mind.
(c) Argue with Medea about her plans.
(d) Send someone to warn the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?

2. What word best describes Medea's emotional reaction to Creon?

3. What character has the strongest position in Part 3?

4. How does Jason feel about Medea's new decision?

5. Why does Medea have no choice but to trust Jason?

(see the answer key)

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