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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom else does Medea decide to kill after Aegeus leaves?
(a) Her children.
(b) The Nurse.
(c) Her maid.
(d) The Tutor.

2. In the time the play was written, what would the audience have typically known before coming to the theater?
(a) The names of the actors involved.
(b) The end of the story.
(c) When to applaud.
(d) The story of the play.

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

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

5. Why does Medea think Jason is a coward?
(a) He is too afraid of Creon to speak up for Medea.
(b) He wasn't willing to stand up for Medea with the other Greeks.
(c) He should have talked to her before going to another woman.
(d) She was the only reason he got the Golden Fleece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jason say Medea is lucky?

2. What is the name of Jason's ship?

3. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?

4. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?

5. What did Aegeus think of the oracle's reply to his question?

(see the answer key)

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