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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Onward to Colchis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?
(a) Jason.
(b) The son of Aison.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Argos.

2. Which goddess leapt onto a cloud as the Argo departed from Phineus's land?
(a) Athena.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Iris.

3. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His cheek.
(c) His hand.
(d) His shield.

4. What name does Phineus call Zeus by?
(a) The Evoker.
(b) The Sin Redeemer.
(c) The Taker.
(d) The Fury.

5. Who is Phineus's father?
(a) Zetes.
(b) Thyias.
(c) Agenor.
(d) Leto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

2. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?

3. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?

4. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?

5. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?

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