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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Aegeus visit the oracle?
(a) To find out how his wife might have children.
(b) To learn how long he would live.
(c) To decide what to name his first child.
(d) To get advice about a potential war.

2. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?
(a) They are capable of extreme violence.
(b) They are at fault for not pleasing their man.
(c) They are weak victims that need protection.
(d) They need support from the government to get by.

3. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?
(a) He wants them to be shipped back to Medea's homeland.
(b) He wants to send them away for military training.
(c) He intends to move them in with him and his new wife.
(d) He doesn't intend to help support them.

4. What does Medea have with her when she confronts Jason the last time?
(a) Herbs to create more poison.
(b) A bag filled with her valuable possessions.
(c) A knife to protect herself from his anger.
(d) The bodies of her children.

5. What wins the princess over to being willing to help Jason's children?
(a) Creon's advice.
(b) Her love for Jason.
(c) Her gifts from Medea.
(d) Jason's compelling argument.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the poison to start working?

2. Why doesn't Creon trust Medea's reasons for allowing her to stay?

3. Why does the chorus feel how it does for the princess?

4. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?

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

(see the answer key)

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