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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Creon trust Medea's reasons for allowing her to stay?
(a) She sounds too angry to be able to live there peacefully.
(b) They don't sound real to him.
(c) He thinks she is clever enough to be manipulative.
(d) He has heard stories about her and thinks she is a liar.

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

3. When did Medea kill for Jason?
(a) When he was trying to escape with the Golden Fleece.
(b) Aboard the Argo when they were attacked by sirens.
(c) Several times throughout their marriage.
(d) Just before their first child was born.

4. What does Medea have to do in order to stay with Aegeus?
(a) Get Creon's permission.
(b) Translate the prophecy from the oracle.
(c) Kill Jason and his new wife.
(d) Make it to his kingdom on her own.

5. What country is the myth of Medea from?
(a) Greece.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Turkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?

2. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?

3. Why does Medea say Jason should forgive her?

4. Why is Medea being banished?

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

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