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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medea feel when she hears how her plan worked?

2. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?

3. To whom does Medea reveal her complete plan for revenge?

4. Why does the chorus feel how it does for the princess?

5. How does the chorus feel about Jason after hearing of the deaths?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Medea has been a reviled character as long as the myth has been known, and yet Euripides clearly attempts to make the character sympathetic. Discuss the various methods the author uses to elicit audience sympathy for Medea, using specific details and examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least two methods of delivering exposition throughout the play, and argue for which method is the most efficient and best connects with the audience.

Essay Topic 3

Medea is an unusual character for her time, particularly given that she seems to control the atmosphere around her and is certainly in control of the action of the scenes she is in. Examine the power dynamics between Medea and the other characters in the play. Use specific details of Medea's relationship and power struggle with at least three other characters.

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