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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appears to check on Medea after hearing her cries?
(a) Aegeus.
(b) Jason.
(c) The chorus.
(d) Medea's children.

2. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?
(a) They are capable of extreme violence.
(b) They are at fault for not pleasing their man.
(c) They need support from the government to get by.
(d) They are weak victims that need protection.

3. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?
(a) She is enraged.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She doesn't really care.
(d) She is upset for Medea.

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

5. Why does Medea believe Jason looked for another woman?
(a) He is embarrassed by Medea.
(b) He wants to marry into money.
(c) He isn't able to have more children with Medea.
(d) They are no longer intimate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aegeus think of the oracle's reply to his question?

2. Who is the first character to appear in the play?

3. What choice does Jason claim Medea will regret in the future?

4. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?

5. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?

(see the answer key)

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