Xavier's Medea Trivia Questions

Medea is ....

• a soreress

• a Queen

• a royal lady

• a serpent

Why does Aegeus seek out Medea?

• So he can marry her.

• So he can protect her from king Creon

• He wishes to have children.

• He is visiting her.

Which Greek God does Medea make Aegeus swaer by?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Ares

Why Does the King banish Medea from?

• Because he fears her

• He worries she will go mad

• He hates her

• He worries for his daughter and Jason.

What objects does Medea plan to give the princess in her revenge scheme

• A gown and headpiece

• A golden crown and sceptre

• A treasure chest and map

• A dress and jeweled crown.

Where does Medea seek refuge?

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

What does Jason say to Medea in defense of his actions?

• That it will allow him to take care of Medea and their sons easier

• That it is his birthright

• He believes Medea to be a monster.

• He believes he can do whatever he wants

How is Medea's reaction to the messanger about the tragedy situational irony?

• Medea is thankful it happened

• Medea paid someone to do it.

• Medea started the situation in the first place.

• Medea is worrysome.

What is the symbolic meaning of the House's suffering in the parados?

• It is what starts the story

• It is how the family is behaving.

• The house is falling apart.

• It is how upset Medea is feeling.

Why does Medea make Aegeus swear by the Gods to keep his promise?

• To keep an eye on Aegeus

• To ensure he does not break his promise

• To ensure he keeps his end of the deal

• So that Medea knows if he betrays her.