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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 Medea think about the way women are treated by men in Greece?
(a) They are treated with the same tolerance as children.
(b) They are treated worse than slaves.
(c) They are treated very badly in general.
(d) They are treated well enough.

2. What bargain does Medea strike with Creon?
(a) That she doesn't have to leave for a year.
(b) That she can stay one more day.
(c) That her children must leave but she can stay.
(d) That she can stay as a servant to Creon.

3. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?
(a) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.
(b) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(c) She is afraid Medea may take her anger out on them.
(d) It is time for their baths before supper.

4. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?
(a) It gives her enough time to break up Jason and his new wife.
(b) Showing mercy is a sign of weakness.
(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.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?

3. What theme, central to the play, does the chorus frequently reiterate?

4. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?

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

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