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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Tutor's belief about people?
(a) They want to find personal peace at whatever cost.
(b) They are good at heart and want to help others.
(c) They all love themselves more than others.
(d) They generally are just trying to get along without trouble.

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

3. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?
(a) She pities Medea.
(b) She thinks Medea is too emotional.
(c) She sympathizes but wants Medea to stop crying.
(d) She tells Medea it's her own fault.

4. What is the name of Jason's ship?
(a) The Nautilus.
(b) The Labyrinth.
(c) The Argo.
(d) The Golden Fleece.

5. What goddess does Medea invoke as she plans her revenge?
(a) Hecate.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the time the play was written, what would the audience have typically known before coming to the theater?

2. What two characters are getting divorced?

3. Which character caused Medea's rage?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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