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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the chorus, who is the only other woman to have killed her own child?

2. What does Medea promise Jason she will do after she sees him the second time?

3. How is Creon poisoned?

4. What does Medea give Jason for his bride?

5. Where does the princess start bleeding from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Family dynamics in "Medea" run the gamut from casual disinterest to compassionate love and then violent attachment. Examine the varying natures of family within the context of the play, using at least two families as examples. Why does the author choose to create these dynamics? What point is he making?

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