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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?
(a) To introduce every character in the play.
(b) To apologize for any parts the audience may not like.
(c) To offer background information.
(d) To make the audience laugh before the tragedy begins.

2. What does Jason think influences women's judgment?
(a) Other women and children.
(b) The warmth and intimacy of love..
(c) Their inability to see reason.
(d) The sun, the moon, and the tides of the sea.

3. What does the chorus, after hearing Medea's plans, say about relations between men and women?
(a) That men look out for women as best they can.
(b) That men should be careful of the wrath of women.
(c) That women are frequently wronged by men.
(d) That women should stop expecting more than is realistic from men.

4. Which women do the chorus believe are the luckiest?
(a) Those pledged to remain chaste.
(b) Those without children.
(c) Those with children.
(d) Those without husbands.

5. What does Jason agree to ask Creon on Medea's behalf?
(a) For extra time before the exile starts.
(b) For money to compensate her for her loss.
(c) To be allowed to attend the wedding.
(d) For the children to be allowed to stay.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Medea plan to take revenge against?

3. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?

4. What might motivate the kings to come after Medea even if she's under Aegeus' protection?

5. What makes Creon sympathetic as a character?

(see the answer key)

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