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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the women of this play communally struggling against?
(a) The desire to kill men for their betrayals.
(b) The balance between independence and homemaking.
(c) The prejudices against women in ancient Greece.
(d) The ability to be a good mother while having to work.

2. What makes Creon sympathetic as a character?
(a) His being victimized for something he didn't do.
(b) His love for his daughter.
(c) His struggle to be compassionate.
(d) His desire to rule his people fairly.

3. What does Jason believe Medea gained by coming to his homeland?
(a) Pain and Misfortune.
(b) Money and Fame.
(c) Status and Prestige.
(d) Civilization and Honor.

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

5. How did the princess first feel when Jason asked her to spare his children?
(a) Angry.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Concerned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prophecy does the Messenger offer?

2. How does the poison affect Creon?

3. Whom does Jason intend to marry?

4. What does the poison do to the princess's body?

5. How does the chorus feel about Jason after hearing of the deaths?

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