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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?
(a) He intends to move them in with him and his new wife.
(b) He wants them to be shipped back to Medea's homeland.
(c) He wants to send them away for military training.
(d) He doesn't intend to help support them.

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

4. What does Medea have to do in order to stay with Aegeus?
(a) Kill Jason and his new wife.
(b) Translate the prophecy from the oracle.
(c) Get Creon's permission.
(d) Make it to his kingdom on her own.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?

2. When does Medea promise she will leave Corinth for good?

3. How does Medea appear to Aegeus?

4. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?

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

(see the answer key)

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