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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?
(a) One day is enough time to exact her revenge.
(b) Showing mercy is a sign of weakness.
(c) One day isn't enough time for her to take care of her children.
(d) It gives her enough time to break up Jason and his new wife.

2. What does Jason believe Medea gained by coming to his homeland?
(a) Civilization and Honor.
(b) Status and Prestige.
(c) Pain and Misfortune.
(d) Money and Fame.

3. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?
(a) They are at fault for not pleasing their man.
(b) They are weak victims that need protection.
(c) They need support from the government to get by.
(d) They are capable of extreme violence.

4. What theme, central to the play, does the chorus frequently reiterate?
(a) That children are weapons against a mother.
(b) That women cannot be trusted.
(c) That marriages are doomed to fail.
(d) That men always betray women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea promise she won't hurt Creon?

2. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

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

4. Why does Medea believe Jason looked for another woman?

5. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?

(see the answer key)

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