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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who explains why Medea is crying to the chorus?
(a) The Tutor.
(b) The boys.
(c) Medea.
(d) The Nurse.

2. In the time the play was written, what would the audience have typically known before coming to the theater?
(a) The names of the actors involved.
(b) The story of the play.
(c) The end of the story.
(d) When to applaud.

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

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

5. 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) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(c) It is time for their baths before supper.
(d) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?

5. Who did the Tutor overhear making plans?

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