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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. Why does Chalkiope go to Medea's room in the midst of her trying to come up with a plan to gain Medea's help for Jason?
(a) She hears Aietes planning on sending Medea away.
(b) She hears Medea screaming.
(c) Medea has asked for her.
(d) Medea is crying.

2. Who asks Athena about a possible plan to insure the Argonauts success?
(a) Hera.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

3. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?
(a) God-sent.
(b) Strong.
(c) Mighty.
(d) Favorable.

4. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Come with him to the docks.
(b) Sing praises to the gods.
(c) Stay in the house.
(d) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.

5. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?
(a) The cries of the burn victims.
(b) The cries of the gulls.
(c) The cries of the Queen.
(d) The cries of the widows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crime did Paraibious's father commit so that all of his children would be punished?

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

3. Who else dies as the Argonauts are waiting to leave Lykos's land?

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

5. Whom had Lykos met, from the Argonauts, prior to their visit now?

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