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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What function does the chorus's ode serve after the fight between Medea and Creon?
(a) It gives the audience a breather from the intensity of the scene.
(b) It gives time for a scene change.
(c) It illuminates the subtext behind the relationship between the two.
(d) It offers more exposition to explain what is happening.

2. When did Medea kill for Jason?
(a) When he was trying to escape with the Golden Fleece.
(b) Aboard the Argo when they were attacked by sirens.
(c) Just before their first child was born.
(d) Several times throughout their marriage.

3. Why does Medea believe Jason looked for another woman?
(a) He is embarrassed by Medea.
(b) He wants to marry into money.
(c) They are no longer intimate.
(d) He isn't able to have more children with Medea.

4. What goddess does Medea invoke as she plans her revenge?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Hera.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Hecate.

5. 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) He doesn't have enough to give her.
(d) Money gained from a bad man is no good.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the chorus, what does excessive love bring?

2. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?

3. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?

4. Why does Medea have no choice but to trust Jason?

5. Who explains why Medea is crying to the chorus?

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