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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?
(a) A final kiss to remember her.
(b) The promise that she will not seek revenge.
(c) An enchanted dress and crown.
(d) A bouquet for his bride.

2. What is the name of Jason's ship?
(a) The Nautilus.
(b) The Labyrinth.
(c) The Argo.
(d) The Golden Fleece.

3. What does Jason say he has done on Medea's behalf?
(a) Taken her from a barbaric land.
(b) Convinced his new wife Medea is harmless.
(c) Tried to intercede with Creon.
(d) Encouraged the neighbors to befriend her.

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

5. Why does Medea think Jason is a coward?
(a) He should have talked to her before going to another woman.
(b) He is too afraid of Creon to speak up for Medea.
(c) He wasn't willing to stand up for Medea with the other Greeks.
(d) She was the only reason he got the Golden Fleece.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the chorus feel about Jason after hearing of the deaths?

3. What does Medea think about Jason's argument for his actions?

4. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?

5. What does Medea want to know about the deaths she caused?

(see the answer key)

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