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Medea

by Euripides

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Medea Overview Quiz

Murder, mayhem…and motherhood?! Think you know the ins and outs of Euripides's Greek tragedy about the ultimate scorned woman? Take the Medea Quiz from eNotes to find out! Contains ten questions on the twisted vengeance of the barbarian princess.

  1. For what does Medea beg Creon?

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  2. Which of the following did Medea NOT do for the love of Jason?

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  3. What has Jason done that so enrages Medea?

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  4. Where does the Nurse fear Medea will direct her rage?

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  5. What is Medea's rationale for killing the children?

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  6. Why does Jason say he married the princess?

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  7. What does Jason offer in an attempt to appease Medea?

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  8. What does Medea ask of Aegeus, in exchange for her spell to reverse his childlessness?

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  9. What sacrifice for Jason had Medea made in the past?

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  10. What action does Creon take against Medea?

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