The idea of performing songs and dances originated in Ancient Greece as a way to worship this god...
Who is Dionysus?
100
What is the setting of the play?
What is Corinth?
100
Who is the king that will give Medea sanctuary?
Who is Aegeus?
100
After his bride is murdered, Jason tries to save whom from retaliation?
Who are his sons?
100
Medea's preferred method of murder?
What is poison?
200
Who won the first play competition in 532 BC?
Who is Thespis?
200
What part of the play is usually the opening scene, a monologue, and sets the exposition?
What is the prologue?
200
Who is the king who has banished Medea and her children?
Who is Creon?
200
Who dies when a piece of the Argo falls on him?
Who is Jason?
200
What is Medea's homeland?
What is Colchis?
300
The circular part of the Greek theater where the chorus sings, dances, and interacts with the actors is called...
What is the orchestra?
300
Who serves as the chorus in Medea?
Who are the women of Corinth?
300
Who is the hero who has betrayed Medea?
Who is Jason?
300
Why does Jason say Medea is being banished?
What is her big mouth?
300
Who is in the chariot with Medea when she leaves?
What is the bodies of her dead children?
400
The small hut at the back of the stage that is the origin of modern-day scenery is called...
What is the skene?
400
What character delivers the prologue?
Who is the nurse?
400
Who delivers the tiara and veil to the princess?
Who are Medea's children?
400
What reason does Jason give for marrying the princess?
What is he did it for Medea and the children?
400
What is the area of the Greek theater where the spectators sit?
What is the theatron?
500
Who is the author of Medea?
Who is Euripides?
500
The purpose of the chorus is
a. comment on what is happening in the play
b. sing and entertain while actors change clothes
c. worship Zeus
d. none of the above
What is to comment on what is happening in the play?
500
Who provides the getaway vehicle for Medea?
Who is Helios the sun god?
500
Why did Aegeus see the Oracle at Delphi?
What is he wanted to know if he would ever have children?
500
Which one of these did Medea not get when she came to Greece with Jason?
a. life in a civilized country
b. fame
c. security