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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. Who else dies as the Argonauts are waiting to leave Lykos's land?
(a) Tiphys.
(b) Orpheus.
(c) Aison.
(d) Erginos.

2. If Chalkiope's sons perish, what does she swear to do to Medea if Medea fails to keep them safe?
(a) Kill their father.
(b) Sacrifice Medea to Poseidon.
(c) Kill Medea.
(d) Persue Medea from Hades.

3. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
(a) Lynkoneroes.
(b) Scions.
(c) Dientiertes.
(d) Mariandynoi.

4. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Sing praises to the gods.
(b) Stay in the house.
(c) Come with him to the docks.
(d) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.

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) Birds.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Lambs.
(d) Cows.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?

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

4. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?

5. What animal speaks to Jason and Moposos to tell them of the plan for Jason to meet Medea?

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