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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children?
(a) The gods of the earth and sun.
(b) The gods of mercy and justice.
(c) The gods of vengeance and peace.
(d) The gods of motherhood and travelers.

2. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?
(a) She is secretly in love with him.
(b) She feels better after speaking with a friend.
(c) He promised not to tell her plans to Creon.
(d) Now she can carry out her revenge.

3. How does Medea plan to exact her revenge?
(a) Acid trap.
(b) Knife.
(c) Poison.
(d) Hired assassin.

4. How did the princess first feel when Jason asked her to spare his children?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Angry.
(d) Compassionate.

5. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?
(a) That the woman Jason is leaving her for be punished.
(b) That she be allowed to see Jason's life destroyed.
(c) That she be killed soon to relieve her pain.
(d) That she forget her love so she can go on.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?

2. What does Medea request from Aegeus?

3. What is the name of Jason's ship?

4. What role does Medea think she should play in Jason's new marriage?

5. How long should it take the princess to die?

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