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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Creon's experience been with showing mercy?
(a) It yields large rewards in terms of public opinion.
(b) It gets him into trouble.
(c) It makes him look weak.
(d) It makes him many new friends.

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

3. To whom does Medea reveal her complete plan for revenge?
(a) Jason.
(b) Creon.
(c) Aegeus.
(d) The chorus.

4. What bargain does Medea strike with Creon?
(a) That she can stay one more day.
(b) That she can stay as a servant to Creon.
(c) That her children must leave but she can stay.
(d) That she doesn't have to leave for a year.

5. Who returns with the children after they go with Jason to plead their case?
(a) The Tutor.
(b) Jason.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Creon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?

2. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?

3. How does Medea react to the news that her children can stay in Corinth?

4. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?

5. What theme, central to the play, does the chorus frequently reiterate?

(see the answer key)

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