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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Medea claim she is refusing Jason's money?
(a) She can get money from her family instead.
(b) She can provide adequately for herself.
(c) Money gained from a bad man is no good.
(d) He doesn't have enough to give her.

2. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?
(a) Kill their father.
(b) Help Jason hide from the guards.
(c) Lie to the town police.
(d) Bribe an official to let him out of the city.

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

4. Why does the Nurse think Medea will refuse to exit her home?
(a) She doesn't really like the women of the chorus.
(b) She is afraid to go outside.
(c) She doesn't want anyone to see her tear-stained face.
(d) She is too angry.

5. What does the chorus do when they learn of Medea's plans for revenge?
(a) Argue with Medea about her plans.
(b) Protest that she is out of her mind.
(c) Send someone to warn the King.
(d) Promise to keep them secret.

6. Medea longs to go to what place that she's forbidden to visit?
(a) Her homeland.
(b) Creon's palace.
(c) Athens.
(d) Crete.

7. What country is the myth of Medea from?
(a) Greece.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Sparta.

8. Why is Medea glad to see Jason at first?
(a) So she can finally vent her anger in person.
(b) Because she needs his advice on where to go.
(c) She thinks she can convince him to come back to her.
(d) She wants the opportunity to kill him face-to-face.

9. What word best describes Medea's emotional reaction to Creon?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Glee.
(d) Anger.

10. What stands in the way of Medea enacting her plans immediately?
(a) She needs to collect special herbs by moonlight.
(b) She needs a place to go afterwards.
(c) She has to take the time to prepare mentally.
(d) She can't get to her victims in the dark and must wait until morning.

11. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?
(a) She sympathizes but wants Medea to stop crying.
(b) She thinks Medea is too emotional.
(c) She pities Medea.
(d) She tells Medea it's her own fault.

12. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?
(a) That it won't accomplish anything.
(b) That it will give her the strength to survive.
(c) That it's perfectly appropriate.
(d) That he isn't worth it.

13. What does Jason offer Medea towards the end of their argument?
(a) A golden ring to sell for money.
(b) An opportunity to stay in the city.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Money to support herself and the children.

14. What has Jason agreed to do while Medea and her children are in exile?
(a) Send letters to Medea's relatives to see if they'll help her.
(b) Support them financially.
(c) Abstain from having more children.
(d) Forget about them as if they never existed.

15. Who explains why Medea is crying to the chorus?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) The boys.
(c) The Tutor.
(d) Medea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Creon's experience been with showing mercy?

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

3. What are the women of this play communally struggling against?

4. How did Medea save Jason's life?

5. Which character caused Medea's rage?

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