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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plot problem does Aegeus solve in his scene?
(a) Showing that not all men are selfish.
(b) Giving Medea a place to run to after her revenge.
(c) Introducing the concept of prophecies and oracles.
(d) Proving that Medea actually does have friends.

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

3. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?
(a) Aegeus and Jason.
(b) Jason and her children.
(c) Jason and his lover.
(d) Creon and his daughter.

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

5. Why does Jason say dealing with Medea is hopeless?
(a) He loves her too much to hurt her.
(b) She won't ever tell him what she really thinks.
(c) He can't understand her through her thick accent.
(d) She is too stubborn and outspoken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Medea puts her children's hands in Jason's?

2. Why does the author emphasize several times that Medea is a "stranger in a strange land"?

3. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?

4. What method does Medea use to win Jason over the second time she speaks with him?

5. Why does Jason claim Medea should think his plan is good?

(see the answer key)

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