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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?
(a) Creon.
(b) Medea.
(c) Jason.
(d) Aegeus.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What country is the myth of Medea from?

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

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

5. What would the chorus like Medea to do when they first arrive?

(see the answer key)

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