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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medea fear her enemies will do to her children?

2. Who does Medea beg Jason to enlist in supporting his plea to Creon?

3. Who returns with the children after they go with Jason to plead their case?

4. Who is Aegeus?

5. What title does Aegeus hold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shed light on how the "deus ex machina" mechanic is used by the author to change the audience's perception of Medea and her behavior. Does this seem natural within the play or contrived? Is it effective as a method for changing the audience's perception of the character?

Essay Topic 2

Medea's power as a sorceress is reinforced at several junctures throughout the play. Examine how her magical ability influences the believability and sympathetic qualities of the character.

Essay Topic 3

The chorus plays an integral role within "Medea" and many classic Greek plays. Discuss this role, considering the following: What was the primary function of the chorus; how were the lines of the chorus delivered, and why was that delivery used; what is the interaction between the audience and the chorus?

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