Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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Who wrote Medea and approximately when?
Who wrote Medea and approximately when?
Euripides around 431 BCE
Which two characters deliver the expository dialogue in the opening scene?
Which two characters deliver the expository dialogue in the opening scene?
The Nurse and the Tutor
Who does Jason marry, betraying Medea?
Who does Jason marry, betraying Medea?
Glauce, daughter of King Creon
What dramatic technique builds sympathy for Medea before she appears on stage?
What dramatic technique builds sympathy for Medea before she appears on stage?
The audience hears her anguished cries
Who makes up the Chorus in Medea?
Who makes up the Chorus in Medea?
Corinthian Women
What does King Creon fear about Medea that leads him to exile her?
What does King Creon fear about Medea that leads him to exile her?
Her cunning and magical arts
Why is Creon's agreement to grant Medea one more day crucial to the plot?
Why is Creon's agreement to grant Medea one more day crucial to the plot?
It allows the tragedy to unfold
What is the main topic of Medea's famous first speech on stage?
What is the main topic of Medea's famous first speech on stage?
The plight of women in society
What crucial support does Aegeus, King of Athens, provide to Medea?
What crucial support does Aegeus, King of Athens, provide to Medea?
Sanctuary and oath of protection
What are the poisoned gifts Medea sends to Glauce?
What are the poisoned gifts Medea sends to Glauce?
A robe and golden crown
Who dies from Medea's poisoned gifts?
Who dies from Medea's poisoned gifts?
Glauce and Creon
What theatrical device shows Medea appearing above the stage in the final scene?
What theatrical device shows Medea appearing above the stage in the final scene?
Deus ex machina