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

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

3. Medea longs to go to what place that she's forbidden to visit?
(a) Her homeland.
(b) Creon's palace.
(c) Crete.
(d) Athens.

4. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?
(a) Medea will take violent revenge.
(b) The children will be upset when they see their parents fighting.
(c) She will lose her job in the divorce.
(d) Jason will kill Medea for being too contrary.

5. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?
(a) To offer background information.
(b) To make the audience laugh before the tragedy begins.
(c) To apologize for any parts the audience may not like.
(d) To introduce every character in the play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?

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

3. What was Jason's mission when he and Medea met?

4. What will happen if Medea and her children are in Corinth at sunrise in two days?

5. What two characters are getting divorced?

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