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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. While the heroes are on the way to Magnesian Pagasai, what does the text compare the heroes to?
(a) Golden shields.
(b) Lightning bolts.
(c) Blooming flowers.
(d) Bright stars.

2. Who gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?
(a) Tiphys.
(b) Hercales.
(c) Pelion.
(d) Jason.

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

4. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?
(a) Orpheus.
(b) Pelion.
(c) Ophion.
(d) Tiphys.

5. Who is Jason's mother?
(a) Pagasai.
(b) Alkimede.
(c) Boreas.
(d) Minyas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?

2. Who is the father of Polyphemus?

3. Who is Phineus's wife?

4. Why do the slaves, maidservants, Jason, and his mother all gather together in his home?

5. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

(see the answer key)

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