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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Medea appear to Aegeus?
(a) Happy.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Upset.
(d) Concerned.

2. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?
(a) She feels better after speaking with a friend.
(b) He promised not to tell her plans to Creon.
(c) Now she can carry out her revenge.
(d) She is secretly in love with him.

3. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?
(a) His strong friendship with Jason.
(b) His desire to rid his kingdom of a foreign menace.
(c) His love for his daughter and desire to see her happy.
(d) His beliefs about women and their role in society.

4. Why is Aegeus going to see his friend?
(a) To decide which man his daughter should marry.
(b) To get another opinion about the oracle's prophecy.
(c) To discuss politics.
(d) To place a wager on the next gladiator fights.

5. How does Jason react now that he thinks he's getting his way?
(a) He dances with his children to teach them what to do at the wedding.
(b) He is suspicious of Medea's motives.
(c) He invites Medea to come to the feast.
(d) He is very accommodating to Medea's feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Creon poisoned?

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

3. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?

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

5. What plans are made regarding Medea in order to facilitate the wedding?

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