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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?
(a) Creon and his daughter.
(b) Aegeus and Jason.
(c) Jason and his lover.
(d) Jason and her children.

2. What function does the chorus's ode serve after the fight between Medea and Creon?
(a) It illuminates the subtext behind the relationship between the two.
(b) It offers more exposition to explain what is happening.
(c) It gives time for a scene change.
(d) It gives the audience a breather from the intensity of the scene.

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

4. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?
(a) One day is enough time to exact her revenge.
(b) One day isn't enough time for her to take care of her children.
(c) It gives her enough time to break up Jason and his new wife.
(d) Showing mercy is a sign of weakness.

5. Why does the Nurse think Medea will refuse to exit her home?
(a) She is afraid to go outside.
(b) She doesn't want anyone to see her tear-stained face.
(c) She doesn't really like the women of the chorus.
(d) She is too angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Tutor's belief about people?

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

3. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?

4. What bargain does Medea strike with Creon?

5. How does Medea think women generally feel?

(see the answer key)

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