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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?
(a) That she forget her love so she can go on.
(b) That the woman Jason is leaving her for be punished.
(c) That she be allowed to see Jason's life destroyed.
(d) That she be killed soon to relieve her pain.

2. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?
(a) The servants.
(b) The gods.
(c) Her children.
(d) Creon.

3. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?
(a) Jason.
(b) Aegeus.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Creon.

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

5. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?
(a) Suffering.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Popularity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Medea plan to take revenge against?

2. What are the women of this play communally struggling against?

3. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?

4. What two characters are getting divorced?

5. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?

(see the answer key)

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