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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Preparation and Departure.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Lambs.
(c) Cows.
(d) Birds.

3. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?
(a) A vest of gold.
(b) A blood-stained robe.
(c) One shoe.
(d) A crown of olive leaves.

4. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?
(a) Aloes.
(b) Pellen.
(c) Kasto.
(d) Lynkeus.

5. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?
(a) Oat-grains.
(b) Wheat-grains.
(c) Soybeans.
(d) Barley-grains.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jason arrives at Anaurus, to whom the banquet was in honor of?

2. Who does Jason wish the crew to offer a sacrifice to before they begin their journey?

3. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?

4. Who is the "god of the shore"?

5. Whose "famous deeds" is the narrator speaking of in the opening of Book I?

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