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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author emphasize several times that Medea is a "stranger in a strange land"?
(a) It makes it easier to see why she doesn't have many friends.
(b) It reveals that Jason probably left her due to cultural differences.
(c) It shows that she might not understand that murder is illegal.
(d) It makes her character more sympathetic.

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

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

4. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?
(a) Jason and his lover.
(b) The Tutor and children.
(c) Aegeus and Creon.
(d) Creon and his daughter.

5. Why does Medea say Jason should forgive her?
(a) She is unable to control her emotions under duress.
(b) He is the father of her children.
(c) She was being a fool but sees better now.
(d) She can harm him and his new wife if he doesn't.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom else does Medea decide to kill after Aegeus leaves?

3. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?

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

5. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?

(see the answer key)

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