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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Medea being banished?
(a) She has had an affair and that is the punishment.
(b) Creon doesn't like her because she's a foreigner.
(c) Creon is afraid of her and what she'll do.
(d) Jason's new wife doesn't like having her around.

2. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?
(a) They are never satisfied with just one woman.
(b) They tend to stray but always come back.
(c) They are dangerous to love.
(d) They betray women all the time.

3. What stands in the way of Medea enacting her plans immediately?
(a) She has to take the time to prepare mentally.
(b) She needs to collect special herbs by moonlight.
(c) She can't get to her victims in the dark and must wait until morning.
(d) She needs a place to go afterwards.

4. What was Jason's mission when he and Medea met?
(a) To negotiate peace with Thebes.
(b) To capture the Golden Fleece.
(c) To find glory and live forever in legend.
(d) To find a beautiful wife.

5. What country is the myth of Medea from?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Greece.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?

2. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?

3. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?

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

5. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

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