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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What country is the myth of Medea from?
(a) Carthage.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Greece.

3. Who is the first character to appear in the play?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) Medea.
(c) Jason.
(d) Creon.

4. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?
(a) She is afraid Medea may take her anger out on them.
(b) It is time for their baths before supper.
(c) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(d) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.

5. What is the name of Jason's ship?
(a) The Nautilus.
(b) The Labyrinth.
(c) The Argo.
(d) The Golden Fleece.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What characters interrupt the Nurse's monologue?

3. What does the chorus comment that they can hear in Medea's cries?

4. After the chorus first arrives, what prayer does Medea send to the gods?

5. What is Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?

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