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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Contemptuous.
(c) Loving.
(d) Angry.

2. What happens when Medea puts her children's hands in Jason's?
(a) Jason doesn't want to hold their hands.
(b) They stain Jason's hands with the ink from their lessons.
(c) She tells them to go with him forever.
(d) She begins crying.

3. What role does Medea think she should play in Jason's new marriage?
(a) She should help to plan it.
(b) She should give away the groom.
(c) She should sew the dress.
(d) She should give away the bride.

4. What does the princess do as soon as she receives her gifts from Medea?
(a) Throws them away.
(b) Puts them on.
(c) Kisses Jason.
(d) Sends a message to her father.

5. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?
(a) To make the audience laugh before the tragedy begins.
(b) To apologize for any parts the audience may not like.
(c) To offer background information.
(d) To introduce every character in the play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?

2. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?

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

4. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?

5. What does Medea promise Jason she will do after she sees him the second time?

(see the answer key)

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