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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. What does the chorus comment that they can hear in Medea's cries?
(a) Venom.
(b) Anger.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Pain.

5. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?
(a) That she be killed soon to relieve her pain.
(b) That she forget her love so she can go on.
(c) That she be allowed to see Jason's life destroyed.
(d) That the woman Jason is leaving her for be punished.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Medea curse when she hears the news about the plans for her and her children?

3. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?

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

5. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?

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