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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four: Homeward Bound.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aietes beleive that Jason has come from Hellas?
(a) To gain his throne.
(b) To marry his queen.
(c) To get the fleece.
(d) To steal his daughter.

2. Who is given the honor of sitting in the middle benches?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Argos.
(c) Jason.
(d) Leto.

3. Who does Argos tell Jason they must win over to help Jason with his challenge?
(a) Medea.
(b) Hera.
(c) Athena.
(d) Aietes.

4. Who does the narrator ask to reveal the thoughts of Medea at the opening of Book Four?
(a) Hera.
(b) A Muse.
(c) A nymph.
(d) Aphrodite.

5. As soon as Argos finished telling the Argonauts of his plans to help Jason to succeed, what bird flew into his lap?
(a) A stern.
(b) A dove.
(c) A cardinal.
(d) A hawk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose home was Gyrton?

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

3. Whose priestess was Medea?

4. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?

5. Who does Hera bid to come see her from the sea after Jason and Medea leave Kirke's home?

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