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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 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.
2. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?
(a) His shield.
(b) His elbow.
(c) His hand.
(d) His cheek.
3. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?
(a) A raven.
(b) An ox.
(c) An albatross.
(d) A dove.
4. Who dies as the result of a boar attack while leaving from Lykos's lands?
(a) Lykos' son.
(b) Peleus.
(c) Idmon.
(d) Polydeukes.
5. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Iris.
(b) Aura.
(c) Nyx.
(d) Athena.
Short Answer Questions
1. When the heroes are to arrive at Aietes palace, what does the narrator say they will do if Pelias does not give them the fleece?
2. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts to avoid as they proceed to Bithynians?
3. When learning of Heracles's origins, what animal does he have in chains?
4. What goddess allows Sthenelos to watch the Agro pass before his tomb?
5. What is the name of the girl who keeps her flock by the marshes of Peneios?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?
2. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?
3. What must the Argonauts do to ensure that they make it through the Clashing Rocks?
4. What does Amykos say is the punishment for refusing to partake in a boxing match against him?
5. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?
6. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?
7. What does Hypsipyle do to save her father from being murdered by the Leminan women?
8. Prior to leaving Hellas on their journey, what do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo?
9. Who does Tiphys credit with the safe passage of the Argo through the Crashing Rocks?
10. What does Jason's mother say she wishes would happen before Jason leaves on his voyage?
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