The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book One: Preparation and Departure

Quiz: Book One: Preparation and Departure

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
a) Stay in the house.
b) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.
c) Sing praises to the gods.
d) Come with him to the docks.

2. Who does Orpheus marry?
a) Pandora.
b) Cheiron.
c) Oeagrus.
d) Aeson.

3. Who is the father of Polyphemus?
a) Larisa.
b) Cometes.
c) Asterion.
d) Eilatus.

4. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?
a) Pytho.
b) Hercales.
c) Ankaios.
d) Idmon.

5. What type of hide does Argos wear as he...
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