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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When did Medea kill for Jason?
(a) When he was trying to escape with the Golden Fleece.
(b) Several times throughout their marriage.
(c) Just before their first child was born.
(d) Aboard the Argo when they were attacked by sirens.

3. What plot problem does Aegeus solve in his scene?
(a) Giving Medea a place to run to after her revenge.
(b) Showing that not all men are selfish.
(c) Proving that Medea actually does have friends.
(d) Introducing the concept of prophecies and oracles.

4. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?
(a) The ability to foretell and change the future.
(b) It's not specifically said, but she is called a witch.
(c) The ability to curse people to die horribly.
(d) She is able to read thoughts and project her own.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Medea save Jason's life?

3. Which character caused Medea's rage?

4. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?

5. What does Medea think about the way women are treated by men in Greece?

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