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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 do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?
(a) Argue with Medea about her plans.
(b) Send someone to warn the King.
(c) Protest that she is out of her mind.
(d) Promise to keep them secret.

2. What two characters are getting divorced?
(a) Aegeus and Medea.
(b) Medea and Creon.
(c) Jason and Medea.
(d) Jason and Hecate.

3. What does the chorus comment that they can hear in Medea's cries?
(a) Pain.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Anger.
(d) Venom.

4. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?
(a) Lie to the town police.
(b) Kill their father.
(c) Bribe an official to let him out of the city.
(d) Help Jason hide from the guards.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?

2. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?

3. What does the Nurse feel is best for people?

4. What is the Tutor's belief about people?

5. What goddess does Medea invoke as she plans her revenge?

(see the answer key)

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