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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 learn lessons about selfishness.
(c) They will be able to carry on and treat others better.
(d) They will likely both be dead.

2. What happens when Medea puts her children's hands in Jason's?
(a) They stain Jason's hands with the ink from their lessons.
(b) She tells them to go with him forever.
(c) Jason doesn't want to hold their hands.
(d) She begins crying.

3. Which women do the chorus believe are the luckiest?
(a) Those with children.
(b) Those without husbands.
(c) Those pledged to remain chaste.
(d) Those without children.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

2. What excuse does Medea give for her tears when she is looking at Jason with her children?

3. How can Medea help Aegeus and his wife?

4. What title does Aegeus hold?

5. What does Medea want to know about the deaths she caused?

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