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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 vomits copiously.
(c) He breaks out in boils all over his body.
(d) His flesh falls from his bones.

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

3. Why is Medea advised to flee Corinth?
(a) The army is being mobilized to execute her on sight.
(b) Everyone knows she is responsible for the deaths.
(c) She was supposed to leave before sunrise.
(d) The borders will soon be closed to travelers.

4. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?
(a) Jason.
(b) Medea.
(c) Creon.
(d) Aegeus.

5. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?
(a) That men should be careful of the wrath of women.
(b) That women are frequently wronged by men.
(c) That women should stop expecting more than is realistic from men.
(d) That men look out for women as best they can.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?

3. How did the princess first feel when Jason asked her to spare his children?

4. Why does Jason say dealing with Medea is hopeless?

5. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?

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