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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Jason and Medea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo at Lyre?
(a) Oxen.
(b) Cows.
(c) Goats.
(d) Sheep.

2. What color is the bow that Apollo (the Son of Leto) carries?
(a) Gold.
(b) Green.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Silver.

3. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?
(a) The son of Aison.
(b) The son of Aphrodite.
(c) The son of Argos.
(d) The son of Phoibos.

4. How many daughters does Aietes have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. Who hits the ox on the head to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?
(a) Pytho.
(b) Jason.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Leto.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Medea plans to go see her sister to "test her", how many times does she pace the hall?

2. If Chalkiope's sons perish, what does she swear to do to Medea if Medea fails to keep them safe?

3. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?

4. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?

5. Who protects Jason and the others as they walk to Aietes' palace?

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