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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?
(a) Creon.
(b) The Nurse.
(c) Aegeus.
(d) Jason.

2. What did Aegeus think of the oracle's reply to his question?
(a) He didn't understand it.
(b) He thinks it's probably wrong.
(c) He believes it must be true.
(d) He was frightened.

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

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

5. What does Aegeus know when he swears the oath to Medea?
(a) Only that she is being exiled, not her plans for revenge.
(b) A little bit about her plans but not enough to incriminate himself.
(c) Everything about her plans to kill Jason and his bride.
(d) That Medea is angry and might harm herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea promise she won't hurt Creon?

2. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?

3. What might motivate the kings to come after Medea even if she's under Aegeus' protection?

4. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?

5. How long does it take the poison to start working?

(see the answer key)

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