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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
(a) Lynkoneroes.
(b) Mariandynoi.
(c) Dientiertes.
(d) Scions.

2. What physical attribute of Apollo's may only his mother, Leto, touch?
(a) His hair.
(b) His lips.
(c) His hand.
(d) His face.

3. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?
(a) Jason.
(b) Polydeukes.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Hercales.

4. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?
(a) Daskylos.
(b) Trination.
(c) Rietchen.
(d) Damaskas.

5. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?
(a) A crown of olive leaves.
(b) A blood-stained robe.
(c) One shoe.
(d) A vest of gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the bow that Apollo (the Son of Leto) carries?

2. Who is Phineus's wife?

3. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?

4. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What song does Orpheus sing to stop Idmon and Idas from fighting?

4. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?

5. What does Amykos say is the punishment for refusing to partake in a boxing match against him?

6. Why is the land where Sthenelos's tomb resides called "Lyre"?

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

8. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

9. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

10. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?

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