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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Jason said is his intent with regard to his children?
(a) He wants to send them away for military training.
(b) He intends to move them in with him and his new wife.
(c) He wants them to be shipped back to Medea's homeland.
(d) He doesn't intend to help support them.

3. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?
(a) Angry.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Loving.
(d) Contemptuous.

4. Why would Medea like the gods to place a mark on men?
(a) To denote their status as lower than women.
(b) To prevent them from telling lies.
(c) To distinguish those that can be trusted from those that can't.
(d) To remind women none is trustworthy.

5. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?
(a) He wants to come up with a better plan.
(b) He doesn't know what's being plotted.
(c) He is ready to go along with it.
(d) He is furious and stands up for his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Nurse feel is best for people?

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

3. What country is the myth of Medea from?

4. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?

5. Why does Jason say dealing with Medea is hopeless?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Medea refuse to give Jason the bodies of their children?

2. It could be said that Medea represents a type of "Everywoman" as she comes to terms with her feelings over her husband's betrayal - do you agree or disagree with this assertion? Explain why.

3. Why do you think Medea lies to Jason when he returns with the Nurse?

4. Why would Medea believe that Jason was embarrassed by her?

5. Do you think Medea gains or loses sympathy during her scene with the messenger? Why?

6. Is there any merit to Jason's justification of his behavior? Why or why not?

7. What is the purpose of the chorus ending the play by commenting on the mysterious ways of the gods?

8. Is Medea reacting truthfully during the entire fight, or is she setting Jason up for her ultimate revenge?

9. What does the author mean with the quote "no other soul can hold so many thoughts of blood"?

10. The ode from the chorus after Medea's monologue seems a bit misplaced, as though they are not speaking about Medea at all. What do you think is the purpose of this choral piece?

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