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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jason agree to ask Creon on Medea's behalf?
(a) For the children to be allowed to stay.
(b) To be allowed to attend the wedding.
(c) For money to compensate her for her loss.
(d) For extra time before the exile starts.

2. Why does Medea not speak about how Jason has wronged her in the final scene?
(a) She has said it all too many times before.
(b) Jason agrees that what he did was wrong.
(c) She has taken a vow of silence to mourn her children.
(d) The gods already know his crimes.

3. Who tells Medea about Creon and his daughter?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) Jason.
(c) The Tutor.
(d) A messenger.

4. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?
(a) Help Jason hide from the guards.
(b) Bribe an official to let him out of the city.
(c) Kill their father.
(d) Lie to the town police.

5. Who is Aegeus?
(a) One of Creon's courtiers.
(b) Jason's cousin.
(c) A friend of Medea's.
(d) An Argonaut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Medea like the gods to place a mark on men?

2. Who returns with the children after they go with Jason to plead their case?

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

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

5. How does Medea forecast Jason will spend the rest of his life?

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