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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 Jason claim motivated him to leave Medea for the princess?
(a) A desire to better support his family.
(b) It's the only way for him to advance socially.
(c) He needs money to pay his debts.
(d) He wants a prettier wife.

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

3. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?
(a) She is forbidden from returning by Creon.
(b) She is a criminal there.
(c) There is no ship that will go there.
(d) Her pride.

4. Why does Medea promise she won't hurt Creon?
(a) He is too powerful and if she tried she would surely fail.
(b) She is afraid of him and his soldiers.
(c) He has been a friend to her and she wouldn't betray his trust.
(d) He is only a father giving away his daughter to a good man.

5. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?
(a) Bribe an official to let him out of the city.
(b) Lie to the town police.
(c) Help Jason hide from the guards.
(d) Kill their father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jason's mission when he and Medea met?

2. Who appears to check on Medea after hearing her cries?

3. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?

4. What does Medea think about women who have been wronged by a lover?

5. How does Medea think women generally feel?

(see the answer key)

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