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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Medea promise she won't hurt Creon?
(a) He is too powerful and if she tried she would surely fail.
(b) He has been a friend to her and she wouldn't betray his trust.
(c) He is only a father giving away his daughter to a good man.
(d) She is afraid of him and his soldiers.

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

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

4. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?
(a) That women are frequently wronged by men.
(b) That men look out for women as best they can.
(c) That women should stop expecting more than is realistic from men.
(d) That men should be careful of the wrath of women.

5. Whom does Jason intend to marry?
(a) Creon's daughter.
(b) Hecate.
(c) Medea's cousin.
(d) Aegeus's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?

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

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

4. How does Medea think women generally feel?

5. Why does the Nurse think Medea will refuse to exit her home?

(see the answer key)

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