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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 plan to exact her revenge?
(a) Knife.
(b) Hired assassin.
(c) Acid trap.
(d) Poison.

2. Why does Medea feel immigrant women need to work particularly hard?
(a) They are looked down on as second-class citizens.
(b) They don't know the language and have to overcome the barrier.
(c) They are never fully welcome or at home.
(d) They don't have the same rights as citizens.

3. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?
(a) It is time for their baths before supper.
(b) She is afraid Medea may take her anger out on them.
(c) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(d) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.

4. When does Medea promise she will leave Corinth for good?
(a) Before sunrise.
(b) Once her children are cared for.
(c) After Jason's wedding.
(d) As soon as she can pack a bag.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

2. What does Jason claim motivated him to leave Medea for the princess?

3. Why is Aegeus near Medea's house?

4. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?

5. What does Medea say about the value of being clever?

(see the answer key)

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