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WorksheetsMedea Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
Medea was written around
10 BC
430 BC
2031 BC
2019 AD
The author of the ancient Greek play Medea was:
Euripides
Sophocles
Homer
Dionysus
The play takes place in what city
Iolcus
Corinth
Thebes
Delphi
Describe Jason.
savage and evil
loyal and devoted
generous and kind
selfish and arrogant
According to Medea, which is the worst crime that her husband has committed?
Ignored his children
Had her banished
Broken promises
Killed his own children
In the ancient Greek Theater all the members of the chorus would be played by men. In the play, Medea what characters is the chorus made up of?
Group of answer choices
the nurse and the tutor
Soldiers of the town
the women of Corinth
the men of Corinth
What was the purpose of the chorus?
To play instruments in the background, as well as create sound effects to make the drama more enjoyable to the audience.
They represent the conscience of the city and summarize the action as well as add commentary to the drama that would be inappropriate for characters to voice.
To add comedy
They represent the gods.
What occurs in an Episode of an ancient Greek play?
the ending of the play
the start/introduction of the play
the events or action of the play that furthers the plot
when the chorus responds to the action
What occurs in the Stasimon of an ancient Greek play?
the events or action of the play
the ending of the play
It is a section where the chorus describes the background to the story being related, adding details or context, and the setting of the mood.
the introduction of the play
What is Jason's true motivation for betraying Medea?
He is bribed by Creon to marry his daughter
The gods have sent him.a dream
To provide a better life for his children
Gain status/power and a young bride
How does Medea act towards King Creon when they have a conversation?
She is submissive and kneels before him.
She is angry and defiant.
She agrees that she has been hostile
He is overly emotional and cries the whole time.
How does the playwright create a vulnerability within Medea’s character?
He shows how Medea is strong and defiant
He has the chorus empathize with her.
He shows how Medea is sad and upset in the house.
He has the nurse retell the story of Medea's heartbreak to the audience
What does King Creon declare? Why does he make this declaration?
He declares that he must banish Medea and her children; She betrayed her own kingdom
He declares that he must banish Medea and her children; She was an outsider from barbarian lands
He declares that he must banish Medea and her children; She stole things from the palace.
He declares that he must banish Medea and her children; She has threatened to kill King Creon and the princess.
Medea makes a prediction about how Jason will die---which is it?
By Medea's hands
By Creon's own men
Accidentally run over by a chariot
A piece of his ship falls on him
When reacting to Medea's anger after their breakup, what reason does Jason give for Medea’s help in the past?
He says she couldn’t resist his rugged good looks
He says she was given gold and well paid for her help
She helped him only to get revenge on her enemies
She had no choice because the Aphrodite made her
Why does Medea almost abandon her plans at the last minute?
Creon tells her she won’t be exiled after all
The chorus convinces her it is the wrong thing to do
Saying goodbye to her children is painful
She realizes she still loves Jason
What is Creon’s fatal flaw?
He allows his emotions to cloud his judgment
He is greedy
He has too much pride
He angers too easily
Why doesn’t Medea kill Jason as soon as she finds out about the princess?
She does kill him the first chance she gets
She wants to see him suffer
She must plan his murder carefully to avoid suspicion
She wants to hold him, hostage
How does Medea escape?
On a sea serpent
A flying chariot
On the back of Pegasus
A razor scooter
Which god is the grandfather of Medea:
Helios
Poseidon
Hades
Zeus
What does Medea offer the king of Athens in return for sanctuary from exile?
to poison his enemies
The opportunity to avenge her
To cure his infertility
To become his wife
What does Jason say he should have known about Medea?
She would do anything to get back at him
She would betray him like she did her family
She would use her magic for revenge
He knew she would murder her children
What does the nurse say about wealth and position?
The moderation is the best
It is better to be poor
It is better to be wealthy and powerful
None of the above
Jason feels he is doing Medea a favor by offering her money to benefit her and their children.
True
False
Medea is a Greek woman
True
False
Jason came back for his children after the murder of his bride fearing that Creon’s people would harm them.
True
False
Medea had no conflicts when wielding the knife against her sons.
True
False
King Aegeus agreed to harbor Medea and would have a ship awaiting her in the morning.
True
False
Indicate which literary device is being employed in the following lines from Medea: Hyperbole, Metaphor, Simile, Imagery
"I’ll trim my sail and run before the storm of all your words.” Jason to Medea
Metaphor
Simile
Imagery
Hyperbole
Indicate which literary device is being employed in the following lines from Medea: Hyperbole, Metaphor, Simile, Imagery
“If we could produce children some other way, without the need of women, then—believe me---all human misery would end.”
Metaphor
Imagery
Simile
Hyperbole
Indicate which literary device is being employed in the following lines from Medea: Hyperbole, Metaphor, Simile, Imagery
“Let no man say of Medea that she is mild as milk; I am not like other women…”
Hyperbole
Imagery
Metaphor
Simile
Indicate which literary device is being employed in the following lines from Medea: Hyperbole, Metaphor, Simile, Imagery
“…will you be butcher enough to spray the walls with blood?”
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
Imagery
Who Says This?
"She loathes to have her children near, / and cannot bear to look at them. I'm afraid / some plan is already forming in her mind."
The Nurse
The Tutor
The Chorus
Medea
Who says this?
"What mortal man is not guilty? / A new woman in the bed / leaves no room for anyone else."
The Nurse
The Tutor
Medea
The Chorus
Who says this?
"It is not in my nature to be a tyrant. / I've been merciful before, it's true, and paid the price. / I know, even now, that I might be making a mistake, / but...very well, you have your request."
Jason
Medea
King Creon
King Aegeus
Who says this?
"Men tell us that we are lucky to live safe at home / while they take up their spears and go to war.../ I'd sooner stand behind a shield three times in battle than give birth once."
Jason
The Tutor
The Chorus
Medea
