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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the chorus feel about Jason after hearing of the deaths?
(a) That he deserves the pain.
(b) That he may not recover from his grief.
(c) That he will need comfort from friends.
(d) That he should have seen through Medea.

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

3. How long does it take the poison to start working?
(a) A few hours.
(b) The poison doesn't work.
(c) It is almost immediate.
(d) Less than an hour.

4. 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) A desire to claim her sorcery for their own uses.
(c) Jealousy over her beauty and resources being used by Aegeus.
(d) Hatred for all foreigners.

5. The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children?
(a) The gods of vengeance and peace.
(b) The gods of motherhood and travelers.
(c) The gods of the earth and sun.
(d) The gods of mercy and justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea say Jason should forgive her?

2. How does Medea react to the news that her children can stay in Corinth?

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

4. What does the chorus think about Medea's plan for her children?

5. How can Medea help Aegeus and his wife?

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