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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Jason and Medea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men, from the Assyrian territory, join the Argonauts
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Nyx.
(b) Athena.
(c) Aura.
(d) Iris.

3. What does the dragon, who guards the fleece, fail to do?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Breathe fire.
(c) Hear, it is deaf.
(d) Roar.

4. What color is the bow that Apollo (the Son of Leto) carries?
(a) Green.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

5. How is Argos related to Medea?
(a) Medea is his neice.
(b) Medea is his sister.
(c) Medea is his aunt.
(d) Medea is his god-mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many challenges does the son of Leto say the men will face on their journey?

2. How many bulls does Jason promise to sacrifice upon a safe return to Hellas?

3. Whose home was Gyrton?

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. What goddess allows Sthenelos to watch the Agro pass before his tomb?

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