1. What does the chorus express about Medea's anger toward Jason?
(a) That it will give her the strength to survive.
(b) That it won't accomplish anything.
(c) That he isn't worth it.
(d) That it's perfectly appropriate.

2. Why does the Nurse send the children inside after hearing the Tutor's news?
(a) It is time for their baths before supper.
(b) She doesn't want them hearing more gossip about their parents.
(c) She is afraid Medea may take her anger out on them.
(d) She wants some time alone with the Tutor.

3. What is the purpose of the first section of the play?
(a) To offer background information.
(b) To make the audience laugh before the tragedy begins.
(c) To introduce every character in the play.
(d) To apologize for any parts the audience may not like.

4. What does Medea say about the value of being clever?
(a) That it is the most important skill to get by in life and survive in a strange land.
(b) That it is on par with being moral, and only matters in the eye of the beholder.
(c) That it is something women learn from birth in order to survive the men they meet.
(d) That it hasn't helped her very much, earning her enemies rather than friends.

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