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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 steals all of Phineus's food?
2. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?
3. When Jason arrives at Anaurus, to whom the banquet was in honor of?
4. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?
5. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the Argonauts wish that Hercales would have accompanied them to Amykos's land?
2. What must the Argonauts do to ensure that they make it through the Clashing Rocks?
3. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?
4. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?
5. Why is the ship the Argo so special?
6. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?
7. What is the history of Orpheus?
8. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?
9. Why does Jason tell his mother not to grieve?
10. After Phineus finds out that the Harpes are gone forever, what does he wish for?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following characters and write an analysis: Hercales, Tiphys, or Argos. What characteristics do they have that makes them heroes? Why is their role in the text important? What does the character offer to Jason and his quest?
Essay Topic 2
Many of the men take heart in the prophecies and omens that they are shown. Chose one of the omens or prophecies and discuss the importance of it to the men. Why is the omen important? What is the message of the prophecy? What does it say about the men's trust in Fate? Does the prophecy or omen give the men courage?
Essay Topic 3
In may circumstances throughout the text, readers can see the gods as cruel. Do you think that the actions of the gods were cruel? Choose three different actions made by the gods and deem the either cruel or just.
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