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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jason agree to ask Creon on Medea's behalf?
(a) For money to compensate her for her loss.
(b) For extra time before the exile starts.
(c) For the children to be allowed to stay.
(d) To be allowed to attend the wedding.

3. What does Medea fear her enemies will do to her children?
(a) Take them away from her.
(b) Sell them into slavery.
(c) Nothing, children are sacred in ancient Greece.
(d) Kill them.

4. The chorus invokes what gods to stop Medea from harming her children?
(a) The gods of motherhood and travelers.
(b) The gods of the earth and sun.
(c) The gods of vengeance and peace.
(d) The gods of mercy and justice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long should it take the princess to die?

2. What role does Medea think she should play in Jason's new marriage?

3. What does the chorus think about Jason and Medea's futures once her plans are carried out?

4. Why is Medea advised to flee Corinth?

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

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