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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Jason's mission when he and Medea met?
(a) To capture the Golden Fleece.
(b) To find glory and live forever in legend.
(c) To find a beautiful wife.
(d) To negotiate peace with Thebes.

3. Who appears to check on Medea after hearing her cries?
(a) Aegeus.
(b) The chorus.
(c) Jason.
(d) Medea's children.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Medea longs to go to what place that she's forbidden to visit?

2. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?

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

4. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

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

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