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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character has the strongest position in Part 3?
(a) Creon.
(b) Aegeus.
(c) Jason.
(d) Medea.

2. Why does Medea believe Jason looked for another woman?
(a) He wants to marry into money.
(b) He isn't able to have more children with Medea.
(c) He is embarrassed by Medea.
(d) They are no longer intimate.

3. Why does the Nurse think Medea will refuse to exit her home?
(a) She is afraid to go outside.
(b) She is too angry.
(c) She doesn't want anyone to see her tear-stained face.
(d) She doesn't really like the women of the chorus.

4. Why does Medea promise she won't hurt Creon?
(a) She is afraid of him and his soldiers.
(b) He has been a friend to her and she wouldn't betray his trust.
(c) He is too powerful and if she tried she would surely fail.
(d) He is only a father giving away his daughter to a good man.

5. What does Jason think influences women's judgment?
(a) Their inability to see reason.
(b) The sun, the moon, and the tides of the sea.
(c) The warmth and intimacy of love..
(d) Other women and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?

2. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

3. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?

4. How does Medea think women generally feel?

5. Why does Medea think Jason is a coward?

(see the answer key)

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