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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?
(a) To make the audience laugh before the tragedy begins.
(b) To offer background information.
(c) To apologize for any parts the audience may not like.
(d) To introduce every character in the play.

3. What is the Tutor's belief about people?
(a) They generally are just trying to get along without trouble.
(b) They want to find personal peace at whatever cost.
(c) They are good at heart and want to help others.
(d) They all love themselves more than others.

4. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?
(a) His beliefs about women and their role in society.
(b) His desire to rid his kingdom of a foreign menace.
(c) His strong friendship with Jason.
(d) His love for his daughter and desire to see her happy.

5. What plans are made regarding Medea in order to facilitate the wedding?
(a) To send her and her children into exile.
(b) To execute her on false charges.
(c) To banish her to a nunnery.
(d) To set her up in a country estate she may not leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?

2. What does Jason say he has done on Medea's behalf?

3. Who is the first character to appear in the play?

4. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?

5. What does Jason think influences women's judgment?

(see the answer key)

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