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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Medea always firmly resolved that she should kill her children?
(a) No, she is afraid that she won't be able to do it.
(b) No, she wavers back and forth over what she should do.
(c) Yes, she has always hated being a mother.
(d) Yes, she knows it's the only way to hurt Jason.

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

3. From whom were Medea's wedding gifts supposedly procured?
(a) They are family heirlooms.
(b) An Asian queen.
(c) The sun god.
(d) Aphrodite.

4. Who tells Medea about Creon and his daughter?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Jason.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) The Tutor.

5. What does Medea say is the only thing stronger than her sorrow?
(a) Her resolve.
(b) Her magic.
(c) Her fury.
(d) Her love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea request from Aegeus?

2. What justification does Medea give for being upset when her children return from seeing their father?

3. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?

4. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?

5. Who decides on the oath Aegeus swears?

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