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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the poison affect Creon?
(a) He breaks out in boils all over his body.
(b) He has a psychotic break.
(c) He vomits copiously.
(d) His flesh falls from his bones.

2. How does Medea feel when she hears how her plan worked?
(a) She rejoices.
(b) She is angry that she was brought to this.
(c) She is remorseful.
(d) She has no reaction.

3. How can Medea help Aegeus and his wife?
(a) She will let them adopt her children since they can't conceive.
(b) She knows how to translate the prophecy.
(c) She can enable them to conceive a child.
(d) She is a very good housekeeper.

4. What role does Medea think she should play in Jason's new marriage?
(a) She should sew the dress.
(b) She should give away the groom.
(c) She should help to plan it.
(d) She should give away the bride.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

3. What does the princess do after trying out her new gifts?

4. Why is Medea really crying when she sees her children with Jason?

5. The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children?

(see the answer keys)

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