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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Jason and Medea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?
(a) Idas.
(b) Pagasai.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Ankaios.

2. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?
(a) Polydeukes.
(b) Hercales.
(c) Jason.
(d) Tiphys.

3. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?
(a) The son of Phoibos.
(b) The son of Argos.
(c) The son of Aphrodite.
(d) The son of Aison.

4. Whose palace does Athena go to to ask for help for Jason's quest?
(a) Kypris.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Posedion.
(d) Urania.

5. When learning of Heracles's origins, what animal does he have in chains?
(a) A bear.
(b) A boar.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A lion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies as the result of a boar attack while leaving from Lykos's lands?

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

3. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?

4. Who does Orpheus marry?

5. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?

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