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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Orpheus marry?

2. To where do the Harpies retire to after being banished from the Floating Islands?

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

4. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?

5. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Argonauts wish that Hercales would have accompanied them to Amykos's land?

2. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

3. What does Hypsipyle do to save her father from being murdered by the Leminan women?

4. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

5. Prior to leaving Hellas on their journey, what do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo?

6. Who does Tiphys credit with the safe passage of the Argo through the Crashing Rocks?

7. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

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

9. After Phineus finds out that the Harpes are gone forever, what does he wish for?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the men fear different aspects of their journey. The men find the courage to speak about their fears. What fears do the men of the Argo have? Why do they have these fears? How do the fears of the men affect the outcome of the immediate challenge that they face?

Essay Topic 2

Compared to other religions, the deities of Greek mythology seem more human like. Discuss some of the human qualities these gods exhibit.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think that Jason is a true hero given the treachery and deceit that he used throughout the challenges he faced?

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