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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 makes him many new friends.
(b) It makes him look weak.
(c) It gets him into trouble.
(d) It yields large rewards in terms of public opinion.

2. What does Jason say he has done on Medea's behalf?
(a) Taken her from a barbaric land.
(b) Convinced his new wife Medea is harmless.
(c) Tried to intercede with Creon.
(d) Encouraged the neighbors to befriend her.

3. What does the Nurse feel is best for people?
(a) Moderation in all things.
(b) Open and honest communication.
(c) Expressing feelings openly and without reserve.
(d) Getting anger out so it doesn't fester.

4. Why does Medea have no choice but to trust Jason?
(a) A spell was placed on him that makes him tell the truth.
(b) She needs to provide for her children.
(c) He can get her out of the country alive.
(d) He is the only person that speaks her language.

5. What two characters are getting divorced?
(a) Medea and Creon.
(b) Aegeus and Medea.
(c) Jason and Medea.
(d) Jason and Hecate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Medea glad to see Jason at first?

2. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?

3. What country is the myth of Medea from?

4. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?

5. What does Jason believe Medea gained by coming to his homeland?

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