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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Medea think women generally feel?
(a) Fearful and defenseless.
(b) Comforted and happy.
(c) Happy and maternal.
(d) Fearful and vengeful.

3. How long should it take the princess to die?
(a) About two or three days.
(b) It depends on how much poison she ingests.
(c) Several weeks of illness so it can't be traced.
(d) She should die as soon as she comes into contact with the poison.

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

5. Why does Aegeus swear an oath to Medea?
(a) So she will heal his wife.
(b) So she can call on him for assistance in the future.
(c) To keep her from poisoning his family.
(d) To prove he is trustworthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears to check on Medea after hearing her cries?

2. What does Medea think about Jason's argument for his actions?

3. What does Jason offer Medea towards the end of their argument?

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

5. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

(see the answer key)

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