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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Medea glad to see Jason at first?
(a) She wants the opportunity to kill him face-to-face.
(b) Because she needs his advice on where to go.
(c) She thinks she can convince him to come back to her.
(d) So she can finally vent her anger in person.

2. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?
(a) He heard Medea had threatened the king.
(b) He came to cheer Medea up.
(c) Jason asked him to stop by and talk to Medea.
(d) He's on his way to see another friend.

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

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

5. How does Medea feel when she hears how her plan worked?
(a) She is angry that she was brought to this.
(b) She is remorseful.
(c) She rejoices.
(d) She has no reaction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?

2. Why is Medea advised to flee Corinth?

3. What character does the chorus have the most pity for?

4. Who explains why Medea is crying to the chorus?

5. Is Medea always firmly resolved that she should kill her children?

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