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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Medea help Aegeus and his wife?

2. Is Medea always firmly resolved that she should kill her children?

3. Why does Medea think she might not be able to trust Aegeus?

4. What title does Aegeus hold?

5. How does Medea plan to kill the princess?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Medea invokes the goddess Hecate as she formulates her plan for revenge. Examine why Euripides chooses to link this goddess with his protagonist, being sure to cover the following points; What is Hecate known for; why would Medea turn to this particular goddess; are there similarities between Medea and Hecate; does invoking this goddess alter how the audience views Medea?

Essay Topic 2

"Medea" is a very difficult play to read and produce because the subject material is so horrific to audiences. Examine what it is about filicide that makes it so much worse than other types of violence within a family unit. Does this help or hinder the development of themes within the play?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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