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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jason claim Medea should think his plan is good?
(a) It will provide funds for her and her children.
(b) She would like it if love weren't a factor.
(c) She will be able to travel like she always wanted.
(d) It will free her up to pursue love elsewhere.

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

4. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?
(a) Medea.
(b) Aegeus.
(c) Jason.
(d) Creon.

5. What does Creon, despite his actions, believe compassion leads to?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Medea glad to see Jason at first?

2. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?

3. Why does Medea say Creon's mercy was foolish?

4. What does Medea think about Jason's argument for his actions?

5. What does Jason claim motivated him to leave Medea for the princess?

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