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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?
(a) Jason will kill Medea for being too contrary.
(b) The children will be upset when they see their parents fighting.
(c) Medea will take violent revenge.
(d) She will lose her job in the divorce.

2. What does Jason offer Medea towards the end of their argument?
(a) An opportunity to stay in the city.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Money to support herself and the children.
(d) A golden ring to sell for money.

3. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?
(a) Angry.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Loving.
(d) Contemptuous.

4. What are the women of this play communally struggling against?
(a) The balance between independence and homemaking.
(b) The prejudices against women in ancient Greece.
(c) The desire to kill men for their betrayals.
(d) The ability to be a good mother while having to work.

5. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?
(a) One day is enough time to exact her revenge.
(b) Showing mercy is a sign of weakness.
(c) One day isn't enough time for her to take care of her children.
(d) It gives her enough time to break up Jason and his new wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medea plan to exact her revenge?

2. Why is Medea so happy when Aegeus leaves?

3. What goddess does Medea invoke as she plans her revenge?

4. Why does Medea claim she is refusing Jason's money?

5. Whom does Jason intend to marry?

(see the answer key)

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