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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aegeus going to see his friend?

2. What justification does Medea give for being upset when her children return from seeing their father?

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

4. What happens when Medea puts her children's hands in Jason's?

5. How does Medea convince Jason to give her gifts to his new wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Medea's decision to kill her children does not come easily, and she has a very intense monologue in which she debates her decision. Analyze the content of the monologue, and the justification for Medea's ultimate decision.

Essay Topic 2

Aegeus introduces the concept of an oracle to the play. Examine the role of the oracle and the important role this concept plays within the context of the play.

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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