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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?
(a) Slipping ground glass into her meal.
(b) Poisoned wine during the banquet.
(c) A poisoned dress and crown.
(d) Attacking her after the ceremony.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea call her children out during her second scene with Jason?

2. What is an oracle?

3. From whom were Medea's wedding gifts supposedly procured?

4. Who is Aegeus?

5. How long does it take the poison to start working?

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