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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Medea longs to go to what place that she's forbidden to visit?
(a) Athens.
(b) Creon's palace.
(c) Crete.
(d) Her homeland.

3. Why would Medea like the gods to place a mark on men?
(a) To denote their status as lower than women.
(b) To distinguish those that can be trusted from those that can't.
(c) To remind women none is trustworthy.
(d) To prevent them from telling lies.

4. What country is the myth of Medea from?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Greece.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Carthage.

5. Why does Medea claim she is refusing Jason's money?
(a) She can get money from her family instead.
(b) Money gained from a bad man is no good.
(c) She can provide adequately for herself.
(d) He doesn't have enough to give her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?

2. Why does Jason say dealing with Medea is hopeless?

3. What stands in the way of Medea enacting her plans immediately?

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

5. Which character caused Medea's rage?

(see the answer key)

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