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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?
(a) Creon.
(b) The Nurse.
(c) Aegeus.
(d) Jason.

2. How did Medea save Jason's life?
(a) She killed a traitor among his men that was plotting his death.
(b) She enabled him to get the Golden Fleece and escape alive.
(c) She discovered a leak aboard the Argo that could have drowned him.
(d) She convinced him to stop adventuring away from home.

3. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?
(a) She is able to read thoughts and project her own.
(b) The ability to curse people to die horribly.
(c) The ability to foretell and change the future.
(d) It's not specifically said, but she is called a witch.

4. How does Medea think women generally feel?
(a) Fearful and vengeful.
(b) Comforted and happy.
(c) Happy and maternal.
(d) Fearful and defenseless.

5. Which character caused Medea's rage?
(a) Aegeus.
(b) Jason.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Creon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?

2. Why does Jason say dealing with Medea is hopeless?

3. What word best describes Medea's emotional reaction to Creon?

4. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?

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

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