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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. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?
(a) A Harpie's claws.
(b) A dagger.
(c) An arrow.
(d) A sword.

2. 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) Bright stars.
(d) Blooming flowers.

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

4. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Aura.
(b) Nyx.
(c) Iris.
(d) Athena.

5. On what type of tree does the Golden Fleece hang?
(a) Pine.
(b) Oak.
(c) Cypress.
(d) Redwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the "first glow of dawn", what does Medea place on her head as she goes to meet Jason for the first time?

2. How is Argos related to Medea?

3. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?

4. Who does Orpheus marry?

5. What, upon the night of Phineus's quest tale, do the Argonauts offer as sacrifice to Apollo?

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