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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jason react now that he thinks he's getting his way?

2. What does Medea have to do in order to stay with Aegeus?

3. Which women do the chorus believe are the luckiest?

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

5. What does the princess do after trying out her new gifts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Creon has a small amount of time on-stage, and yet his presence is important throughout the play. Discuss the importance of Creon as a character and thematic support within the play.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Medea is largely reviled as a character because of her decision to kill her children. Discuss the motivation behind her decision to commit filicide, and whether the author sufficiently justifies her actions to make her a heroine with whom audiences can identify.

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