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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 the Nurse feel is best for people?
(a) Expressing feelings openly and without reserve.
(b) Getting anger out so it doesn't fester.
(c) Open and honest communication.
(d) Moderation in all things.

2. Who is the first character to appear in the play?
(a) Medea.
(b) Creon.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Jason.

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

4. What character has the strongest position in Part 3?
(a) Creon.
(b) Aegeus.
(c) Jason.
(d) Medea.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Creon's experience been with showing mercy?

3. Medea longs to go to what place that she's forbidden to visit?

4. Why does the author emphasize several times that Medea is a "stranger in a strange land"?

5. According to the chorus, what does excessive love bring?

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