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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the time the play was written, what would the audience have typically known before coming to the theater?
(a) The story of the play.
(b) The end of the story.
(c) When to applaud.
(d) The names of the actors involved.

2. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?
(a) He doesn't intend to help support them.
(b) He wants them to be shipped back to Medea's homeland.
(c) He intends to move them in with him and his new wife.
(d) He wants to send them away for military training.

3. How did Medea save Jason's life?
(a) She discovered a leak aboard the Argo that could have drowned him.
(b) She enabled him to get the Golden Fleece and escape alive.
(c) She killed a traitor among his men that was plotting his death.
(d) She convinced him to stop adventuring away from home.

4. How does Medea think women generally feel?
(a) Fearful and defenseless.
(b) Fearful and vengeful.
(c) Comforted and happy.
(d) Happy and maternal.

5. Why is Medea being banished?
(a) Jason's new wife doesn't like having her around.
(b) Creon doesn't like her because she's a foreigner.
(c) She has had an affair and that is the punishment.
(d) Creon is afraid of her and what she'll do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?

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

3. What does Jason offer Medea towards the end of their argument?

4. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?

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

(see the answer key)

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