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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. To whom does Phineus lose his eyesight to?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Jason.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Athena.

2. What crime did Paraibious's father commit so that all of his children would be punished?
(a) He killed a nymph.
(b) He refused to sacrifice a labm to Zeus.
(c) He cursed Hera.
(d) He cut down a tree.

3. Who lost the boxing match?
(a) Jason.
(b) King Amykos.
(c) Polydeukes.
(d) Pelion.

4. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?
(a) The son of Argos.
(b) The son of Aison.
(c) The son of Aphrodite.
(d) The son of Phoibos.

5. 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?
(a) Lambs.
(b) Cows.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rules over Eleans?

2. Who protects Jason and the others as they walk to Aietes' palace?

3. For how many days do the Argonauts stay on Lykos's land?

4. What does the dragon, who guards the fleece, fail to do?

5. Which goddess causes Medea to change her mind about killing herself?

(see the answer key)

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