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

2. Whom does Jason intend to marry?
(a) Medea's cousin.
(b) Aegeus's sister.
(c) Hecate.
(d) Creon's daughter.

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

4. What is the Tutor's belief about people?
(a) They want to find personal peace at whatever cost.
(b) They are good at heart and want to help others.
(c) They all love themselves more than others.
(d) They generally are just trying to get along without trouble.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the chorus tell Medea about men?

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

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

4. What does the Nurse fear at the beginning of the play?

5. What plans are made regarding Medea in order to facilitate the wedding?

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