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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 tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?
(a) Leto.
(b) Jason.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Kalpe.

2. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?
(a) The Therapnaian son of Zeus.
(b) Jason.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Zeus.

3. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Hera.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Athena.

4. When Jason arrives at Anaurus, to whom the banquet was in honor of?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Hera.
(d) Apollo.

5. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?
(a) A blessing.
(b) A full stomach.
(c) Sight.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tree is the Argo tied to upon the shores of Bebrykian?

2. Who is Phineus's father?

3. What is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?

4. During the sacrifice prior to leaving Hellas, what does Aison pour over the ox's sacrificial meat as it burning?

5. For how many days do the Argonauts stay on Lykos's land?

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