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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Aegeus?
(a) One of Creon's courtiers.
(b) A friend of Medea's.
(c) Jason's cousin.
(d) An Argonaut.

3. How did the princess first feel when Jason asked her to spare his children?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Angry.
(d) Concerned.

4. What does the chorus think about Jason and Medea's futures once her plans are carried out?
(a) They will be able to carry on and treat others better.
(b) They will learn lessons about selfishness.
(c) They will likely both be dead.
(d) They will both live lives full of pain.

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

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

7. What does Medea request from Aegeus?
(a) To allow her to make a new home in his land.
(b) Fabric to make a wedding dress for Jason's bride.
(c) Advice on what she should do next.
(d) The herbs to make her poison.

8. Whom else does Medea decide to kill after Aegeus leaves?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) Her children.
(c) The Tutor.
(d) Her maid.

9. What prophecy does the Messenger offer?
(a) Medea has brought herself nothing but sorrow.
(b) Medea will be hunted to the ends of the earth.
(c) Medea will not be able to finish her revenge.
(d) Medea will find a better life with Aegeus.

10. What does the poison do to the princess's body?
(a) Nothing other than making her fall asleep.
(b) Makes her contort in pain.
(c) Causes boils to appear on her skin.
(d) Causes her flesh to fall off her bones.

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

12. What is an oracle?
(a) A king's advisor.
(b) A respected prophet.
(c) A new weapon.
(d) A teacher in the use of herbs and potions.

13. What character does the chorus have the most pity for?
(a) The princess.
(b) Jason.
(c) Creon.
(d) Medea.

14. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?
(a) His wife might become jealous of Medea.
(b) He has lied to her in the past.
(c) The other kings may persuade him to break his word.
(d) She doesn't think any men are trustworthy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

2. What plot problem does Aegeus solve in his scene?

3. Why is Medea really crying when she sees her children with Jason?

4. Why did Aegeus visit the oracle?

5. What method does Medea use to win Jason over the second time she speaks with him?

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