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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?
(a) His desire to rid his kingdom of a foreign menace.
(b) His strong friendship with Jason.
(c) His love for his daughter and desire to see her happy.
(d) His beliefs about women and their role in society.

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

3. What word best describes Medea's emotional reaction to Creon?
(a) Anger.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Glee.
(d) Apathy.

4. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?
(a) Kill their father.
(b) Help Jason hide from the guards.
(c) Lie to the town police.
(d) Bribe an official to let him out of the city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?

2. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

3. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?

4. What does Medea say about the value of being clever?

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

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