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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does the chorus do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?
(a) Argue with Medea about her plans.
(b) Send someone to warn the King.
(c) Promise to keep them secret.
(d) Protest that she is out of her mind.
2. Why does Medea believe Jason looked for another woman?
(a) He wants to marry into money.
(b) He is embarrassed by Medea.
(c) He isn't able to have more children with Medea.
(d) They are no longer intimate.
3. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?
(a) She pities Medea.
(b) She thinks Medea is too emotional.
(c) She tells Medea it's her own fault.
(d) She sympathizes but wants Medea to stop crying.
4. What was Jason's mission when he and Medea met?
(a) To find a beautiful wife.
(b) To capture the Golden Fleece.
(c) To find glory and live forever in legend.
(d) To negotiate peace with Thebes.
5. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?
(a) That women should stop expecting more than is realistic from men.
(b) That men should be careful of the wrath of women.
(c) That women are frequently wronged by men.
(d) That men look out for women as best they can.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Jason claim motivated him to leave Medea for the princess?
2. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?
3. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?
4. What theme, central to the play, does the chorus frequently reiterate?
5. What does Jason ask Medea to give him in the last scene?
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