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

2. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?
(a) Matachian.
(b) Crossetuer.
(c) Syndor.
(d) Thynian.

3. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hera.
(c) Demeter.
(d) Aphrodite.

4. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?
(a) A full stomach.
(b) Death.
(c) A blessing.
(d) Sight.

5. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?
(a) A vest of gold.
(b) One shoe.
(c) A crown of olive leaves.
(d) A blood-stained robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is given the honor of sitting in the middle benches?

2. What items do the men, while preparing to ready the Argo, lay out on a rock?

3. Where do the Mossynoikoi get their name from?

4. When singing of the lineage of heroes, who does the narrator state inspires his song?

5. At the "first glow of dawn", what does Medea place on her head as she goes to meet Jason for the first time?

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