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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Creon poisoned?
(a) By putting on the crown.
(b) A glass of poisoned wine.
(c) Poison in his food.
(d) By embracing his daughter.

2. What does the chorus think about Jason and Medea's futures once her plans are carried out?
(a) They will both live lives full of pain.
(b) They will likely both be dead.
(c) They will learn lessons about selfishness.
(d) They will be able to carry on and treat others better.

3. What might motivate the kings to come after Medea even if she's under Aegeus' protection?
(a) A desire to claim her sorcery for their own uses.
(b) To get revenge against her for killing Jason and the princess.
(c) Jealousy over her beauty and resources being used by Aegeus.
(d) Hatred for all foreigners.

4. How does Medea convince Jason to give her gifts to his new wife?
(a) She claims she can't let go of Jason until she passes the items along.
(b) She says the gifts are a symbol of her goodwill and refusing would insult her.
(c) She says it will help convince the princess to let the children stay.
(d) She says it's the only way to keep her from attending the wedding.

5. What does Jason think influences women's judgment?
(a) The sun, the moon, and the tides of the sea.
(b) Their inability to see reason.
(c) Other women and children.
(d) The warmth and intimacy of love..

Short Answer Questions

1. What would the chorus like Medea to do when they first arrive?

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

3. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?

4. How does Jason react now that he thinks he's getting his way?

5. Which women do the chorus believe are the luckiest?

(see the answer key)

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