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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Medea glad to see Jason at first?
(a) She wants the opportunity to kill him face-to-face.
(b) So she can finally vent her anger in person.
(c) Because she needs his advice on where to go.
(d) She thinks she can convince him to come back to her.

2. 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.

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

4. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?
(a) She tells Medea it's her own fault.
(b) She sympathizes but wants Medea to stop crying.
(c) She thinks Medea is too emotional.
(d) She pities Medea.

5. Whom does Jason intend to marry?
(a) Hecate.
(b) Aegeus's sister.
(c) Creon's daughter.
(d) Medea's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Medea promise she will leave Corinth for good?

2. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?

3. Who decides on the oath Aegeus swears?

4. Which character caused Medea's rage?

5. Who is the first character to appear in the play?

(see the answer key)

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