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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the chorus do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?
(a) Send someone to warn the King.
(b) Protest that she is out of her mind.
(c) Argue with Medea about her plans.
(d) Promise to keep them secret.

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

3. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Popularity.

4. Why doesn't Creon trust Medea's reasons for allowing her to stay?
(a) She sounds too angry to be able to live there peacefully.
(b) He thinks she is clever enough to be manipulative.
(c) He has heard stories about her and thinks she is a liar.
(d) They don't sound real to him.

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. Why does the author emphasize several times that Medea is a "stranger in a strange land"?

2. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?

3. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?

4. What has Creon's experience been with showing mercy?

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

(see the answer key)

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