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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Medea say Jason should forgive her?
(a) She was being a fool but sees better now.
(b) She can harm him and his new wife if he doesn't.
(c) She is unable to control her emotions under duress.
(d) He is the father of her children.

2. What wins the princess over to being willing to help Jason's children?
(a) Creon's advice.
(b) Her love for Jason.
(c) Her gifts from Medea.
(d) Jason's compelling argument.

3. What plans are made regarding Medea in order to facilitate the wedding?
(a) To set her up in a country estate she may not leave.
(b) To banish her to a nunnery.
(c) To send her and her children into exile.
(d) To execute her on false charges.

4. Why doesn't Aegeus want to risk offending Creon?
(a) Because they've been friends since childhood.
(b) Because Creon has a large army.
(c) Because they are related.
(d) Because he is a fellow king.

5. What character has the strongest position in Part 3?
(a) Medea.
(b) Creon.
(c) Jason.
(d) Aegeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?

2. Why is Medea really crying when she sees her children with Jason?

3. What does Jason offer Medea towards the end of their argument?

4. What is the Tutor's belief about people?

5. What makes Creon sympathetic as a character?

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