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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What function does the chorus's ode serve after the fight between Medea and Creon?
(a) It offers more exposition to explain what is happening.
(b) It gives the audience a breather from the intensity of the scene.
(c) It illuminates the subtext behind the relationship between the two.
(d) It gives time for a scene change.

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

3. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?
(a) She is forbidden from returning by Creon.
(b) She is a criminal there.
(c) Her pride.
(d) There is no ship that will go there.

4. What does Jason claim motivated him to leave Medea for the princess?
(a) He wants a prettier wife.
(b) It's the only way for him to advance socially.
(c) He needs money to pay his debts.
(d) A desire to better support his family.

5. What goddess does Medea invoke as she plans her revenge?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Hera.
(c) Hecate.
(d) Aphrodite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupies the majority of Part 6?

2. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?

3. What does Jason agree to ask Creon on Medea's behalf?

4. Why did Aegeus visit the oracle?

5. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

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