View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?
(a) Suffering.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Popularity.
(d) Happiness.

2. Why does Medea feel immigrant women need to work particularly hard?
(a) They are looked down on as second-class citizens.
(b) They don't have the same rights as citizens.
(c) They are never fully welcome or at home.
(d) They don't know the language and have to overcome the barrier.

3. What has Creon's experience been with showing mercy?
(a) It gets him into trouble.
(b) It makes him look weak.
(c) It yields large rewards in terms of public opinion.
(d) It makes him many new friends.

4. Why doesn't Creon trust Medea's reasons for allowing her to stay?
(a) He thinks she is clever enough to be manipulative.
(b) They don't sound real to him.
(c) She sounds too angry to be able to live there peacefully.
(d) He has heard stories about her and thinks she is a liar.

5. What is the name of Jason's ship?
(a) The Labyrinth.
(b) The Golden Fleece.
(c) The Nautilus.
(d) The Argo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?

2. What does the Nurse feel is best for people?

3. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?

4. Who decides on the oath Aegeus swears?

5. Why does Medea first consent to leave her home and meet with the chorus?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 326 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample