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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?
(a) He doesn't intend to help support them.
(b) He wants to send them away for military training.
(c) He intends to move them in with him and his new wife.
(d) He wants them to be shipped back to Medea's homeland.

2. What are the women of this play communally struggling against?
(a) The ability to be a good mother while having to work.
(b) The desire to kill men for their betrayals.
(c) The balance between independence and homemaking.
(d) The prejudices against women in ancient Greece.

3. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?
(a) They are never satisfied with just one woman.
(b) They are dangerous to love.
(c) They tend to stray but always come back.
(d) They betray women all the time.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What country is the myth of Medea from?

4. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?

5. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?

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