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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Medea think about the way women are treated by men in Greece?
(a) They are treated worse than slaves.
(b) They are treated with the same tolerance as children.
(c) They are treated very badly in general.
(d) They are treated well enough.

2. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?
(a) They tend to stray but always come back.
(b) They are dangerous to love.
(c) They are never satisfied with just one woman.
(d) They betray women all the time.

3. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?
(a) His beliefs about women and their role in society.
(b) His desire to rid his kingdom of a foreign menace.
(c) His love for his daughter and desire to see her happy.
(d) His strong friendship with Jason.

4. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?
(a) Medea will take violent revenge.
(b) Jason will kill Medea for being too contrary.
(c) The children will be upset when they see their parents fighting.
(d) She will lose her job in the divorce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two characters are getting divorced?

2. What bargain does Medea strike with Creon?

3. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?

4. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?

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

(see the answer key)

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