Argonautika | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Book One: Preparation and Departure

1. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

2. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

3. What is the history of Orpheus?

4. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?

5. What does Jason's mother say she wishes would happen before Jason leaves on his voyage?

6. Why does Jason tell his mother not to grieve?

7. Who do the Argonauts first choose as their leader and what does that man say?