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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 Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?
(a) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(b) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.
(c) It is time for their baths before supper.
(d) She is afraid Medea may take her anger out on them.

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

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

4. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?
(a) That it won't accomplish anything.
(b) That he isn't worth it.
(c) That it's perfectly appropriate.
(d) That it will give her the strength to survive.

5. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?
(a) Aegeus and Creon.
(b) Creon and his daughter.
(c) Jason and his lover.
(d) The Tutor and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea say about the value of being clever?

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

3. What choice does Jason claim Medea will regret in the future?

4. What does Jason say he has done on Medea's behalf?

5. What function does the chorus's ode serve after the fight between Medea and Creon?

(see the answer key)

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