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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 Jason's reaction to the plan involving Medea?
(a) He wants to come up with a better plan.
(b) He is ready to go along with it.
(c) He is furious and stands up for his wife.
(d) He doesn't know what's being plotted.

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

3. What did Medea persuade the king's daughters to do in order to let Jason leave with the Fleece?
(a) Bribe an official to let him out of the city.
(b) Help Jason hide from the guards.
(c) Kill their father.
(d) Lie to the town police.

4. What reaction does the Nurse have to Medea's pain?
(a) She tells Medea it's her own fault.
(b) She sympathizes but wants Medea to stop crying.
(c) She pities Medea.
(d) She thinks Medea is too emotional.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Nurse think Medea will refuse to exit her home?

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

4. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?

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

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