Medea #10: Deus Ex Medea
Passage
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English
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12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
+11
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of 'Deus ex machina' in a story?
To complicate the plot further
To extend the story's length
To resolve an otherwise irresolvable plot situation
To introduce new characters
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Jason describe Medea in his final whinings?
As a symbol of peace
As a wise woman
As the personification of hate
As a forgiving character
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the end of Medea a deus ex machina?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Jason call Medea to highlight her social role?
A gentle soul
A noble lady
Blood-red mother
A guiding light
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Jason assign blame to Medea's racial origins?
By calling her a symbol of unity
By referring to the savagery of eastern chambers, from a cruel land
By ignoring it
By praising her heritage
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Medea plan to do after achieving Jason's complete destruction?
Marry again
Start a new life in Greece
Depart on her magic dragon chariot
Seek forgiveness
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following has Jason given up on in his final scenes?
Reasonable control over his emotions.
Marrying Creon's daughter.
Remarrying Medea
Saving his children
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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