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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Medea react to the news that her children can stay in Corinth?
(a) She has very little reaction.
(b) She appears upset.
(c) She goes into hysterics.
(d) She is very happy.

2. What does Jason believe Medea gained by coming to his homeland?
(a) Money and Fame.
(b) Status and Prestige.
(c) Pain and Misfortune.
(d) Civilization and Honor.

3. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?
(a) Aegeus and Jason.
(b) Jason and his lover.
(c) Jason and her children.
(d) Creon and his daughter.

4. What does Medea think about the way women are treated by men in Greece?
(a) They are treated worse than slaves.
(b) They are treated with the same tolerance as children.
(c) They are treated very badly in general.
(d) They are treated well enough.

5. What would the chorus like Medea to do when they first arrive?
(a) Go back to her homeland and leave her children behind.
(b) Come out so they can comfort her.
(c) Find a way to revenge herself against her husband.
(d) Stop crying and tend her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character to appear in the play?

2. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?

3. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?

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

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

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