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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?
(a) To offer background information.
(b) To introduce every character in the play.
(c) To make the audience laugh before the tragedy begins.
(d) To apologize for any parts the audience may not like.

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

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

4. What prevents Medea from returning to her homeland?
(a) She is a criminal there.
(b) Her pride.
(c) There is no ship that will go there.
(d) She is forbidden from returning by Creon.

5. Why does the author emphasize several times that Medea is a "stranger in a strange land"?
(a) It makes her character more sympathetic.
(b) It reveals that Jason probably left her due to cultural differences.
(c) It makes it easier to see why she doesn't have many friends.
(d) It shows that she might not understand that murder is illegal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Jason have towards Medea when he appears?

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

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

4. What choice does Jason claim Medea will regret in the future?

5. What does Jason say he has done on Medea's behalf?

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