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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the poison affect Creon?
(a) He has a psychotic break.
(b) He breaks out in boils all over his body.
(c) His flesh falls from his bones.
(d) He vomits copiously.

2. Which character caused Medea's rage?
(a) Jason.
(b) Creon.
(c) Aegeus.
(d) The Nurse.

3. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?
(a) She is forbidden from returning by Creon.
(b) There is no ship that will go there.
(c) Her pride.
(d) She is a criminal there.

4. How does Medea appear to Aegeus?
(a) Upset.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Happy.
(d) Ecstatic.

5. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?
(a) They are at fault for not pleasing their man.
(b) They are weak victims that need protection.
(c) They need support from the government to get by.
(d) They are capable of extreme violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Aegeus hold?

2. Whom else does Medea decide to kill after Aegeus leaves?

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

4. Why does Aegeus swear an oath to Medea?

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

(see the answer key)

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