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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Medea react to the news that her children can stay in Corinth?
(a) She has very little reaction.
(b) She appears upset.
(c) She is very happy.
(d) She goes into hysterics.

2. What does the poison do to the princess's body?
(a) Makes her contort in pain.
(b) Causes boils to appear on her skin.
(c) Nothing other than making her fall asleep.
(d) Causes her flesh to fall off her bones.

3. When does Medea promise she will leave Corinth for good?
(a) As soon as she can pack a bag.
(b) Once her children are cared for.
(c) Before sunrise.
(d) After Jason's wedding.

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

5. Who returns with the children after they go with Jason to plead their case?
(a) The Tutor.
(b) Creon.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Jason.

6. What does Medea say is the only thing stronger than her sorrow?
(a) Her resolve.
(b) Her love.
(c) Her magic.
(d) Her fury.

7. What does Medea want to know about the deaths she caused?
(a) If everyone knows she is responsible.
(b) If they were seen by a lot of people.
(c) Whether they were agonizing.
(d) How well the poison worked.

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

9. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?
(a) Now she can carry out her revenge.
(b) She feels better after speaking with a friend.
(c) He promised not to tell her plans to Creon.
(d) She is secretly in love with him.

10. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?
(a) Poisoned wine during the banquet.
(b) A poisoned dress and crown.
(c) Attacking her after the ceremony.
(d) Slipping ground glass into her meal.

11. How does Medea appear to Aegeus?
(a) Upset.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Ecstatic.
(d) Happy.

12. What title does Aegeus hold?
(a) None.
(b) Councilor.
(c) King.
(d) Count.

13. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?
(a) He has lied to her in the past.
(b) His wife might become jealous of Medea.
(c) She doesn't think any men are trustworthy.
(d) The other kings may persuade him to break his word.

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

15. After the deaths of Creon and the princess, what happens to Medea's plan for her children?
(a) She decides Jason has suffered enough and will let her children live.
(b) She becomes even more resolved to carry it out.
(c) It is stalled because Jason returns to stop her.
(d) It unravels because she is immediately captured by soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea call her children out during her second scene with Jason?

2. What does Aegeus know when he swears the oath to Medea?

3. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

4. Why is Aegeus going to see his friend?

5. What does Jason agree to ask Creon on Medea's behalf?

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