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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 comment that they can hear in Medea's cries?
(a) Anger.
(b) Venom.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Pain.

2. Medea longs to go to what place that she's forbidden to visit?
(a) Crete.
(b) Creon's palace.
(c) Athens.
(d) Her homeland.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the Nurse's reaction when she learns what Jason thinks about the plan involving Medea?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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