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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. What animal speaks to Jason and Moposos to tell them of the plan for Jason to meet Medea?
(a) A dove.
(b) A bull.
(c) A crow.
(d) A sheep.

2. Which goddess leapt onto a cloud as the Argo departed from Phineus's land?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Iris.
(c) Athena.
(d) Demeter.

3. Why does Jason say that their hopes of returning safely to Hellas are slim?
(a) Because he is weak from the voyage.
(b) Because the challenges are very difficult.
(c) Because they must entrust women.
(d) Because Zeus will not allow him to succeed.

4. On what type of tree does the Golden Fleece hang?
(a) Redwood.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Pine.
(d) Oak.

5. When Medea plans to go see her sister to "test her", how many times does she pace the hall?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, as told in a reflection, did Jason carry across a flooded stream?

2. According to Phineus's tale, what will the Argonauts come upon first after leaving him?

3. Who does Argos tell Jason they must win over to help Jason with his challenge?

4. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?

5. After the men had placed the Argo in the water, what was the first task men needed to be assigned to?

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