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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 the author emphasize several times that Medea is a "stranger in a strange land"?
(a) It makes her character more sympathetic.
(b) It makes it easier to see why she doesn't have many friends.
(c) It reveals that Jason probably left her due to cultural differences.
(d) It shows that she might not understand that murder is illegal.

2. What does Jason offer Medea towards the end of their argument?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Money to support herself and the children.
(c) An opportunity to stay in the city.
(d) A golden ring to sell for money.

3. Why doesn't Creon trust Medea's reasons for allowing her to stay?
(a) He has heard stories about her and thinks she is a liar.
(b) They don't sound real to him.
(c) She sounds too angry to be able to live there peacefully.
(d) He thinks she is clever enough to be manipulative.

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

5. What function does the chorus's ode serve after the fight between Medea and Creon?
(a) It gives time for a scene change.
(b) It illuminates the subtext behind the relationship between the two.
(c) It gives the audience a breather from the intensity of the scene.
(d) It offers more exposition to explain what is happening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Medea have no choice but to trust Jason?

2. What character has the strongest position in Part 3?

3. Why does Medea first consent to leave her home and meet with the chorus?

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

5. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?

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