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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does the Nurse say Medea cries for comfort?
(a) Creon.
(b) The gods.
(c) Her children.
(d) The servants.

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 is upset for Medea.
(d) She doesn't really care.

3. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?
(a) She will lose her job in the divorce.
(b) Jason will kill Medea for being too contrary.
(c) The children will be upset when they see their parents fighting.
(d) Medea will take violent revenge.

4. What would the chorus like Medea to do when they first arrive?
(a) Go back to her homeland and leave her children behind.
(b) Find a way to revenge herself against her husband.
(c) Come out so they can comfort her.
(d) Stop crying and tend her children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Tutor's belief about people?

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

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

4. Who is the first character to appear in the play?

5. What was Jason's mission when he and Medea met?

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