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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What supernatural ability is Medea said to have?
(a) She is able to read thoughts and project her own.
(b) The ability to foretell and change the future.
(c) It's not specifically said, but she is called a witch.
(d) The ability to curse people to die horribly.

2. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?
(a) She is surprised.
(b) She is enraged.
(c) She doesn't really care.
(d) She is upset for Medea.

3. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?
(a) They are never satisfied with just one woman.
(b) They betray women all the time.
(c) They are dangerous to love.
(d) They tend to stray but always come back.

4. What prevents Creon from helping Medea or seeing her point of view?
(a) His strong friendship with Jason.
(b) His desire to rid his kingdom of a foreign menace.
(c) His love for his daughter and desire to see her happy.
(d) His beliefs about women and their role in society.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen if Medea and her children are in Corinth at sunrise in two days?

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

3. What is the name of Jason's ship?

4. What stands in the way of Medea enacting her plans immediately?

5. Who orders Medea to leave with her children?

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