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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. At the "first glow of dawn", what does Medea place on her head as she goes to meet Jason for the first time?
(a) A silver-white veil.
(b) A black scarf.
(c) A royal-blue veil.
(d) A red scarf.

2. Which part of the ox is sacrificed, prior the Agro leaving Hellas?
(a) The breast pieces.
(b) The interanal organs.
(c) The heart.
(d) The thigh pieces.

3. Who is Phineus's wife?
(a) Dalila.
(b) Kleopatra.
(c) Femi.
(d) Acnath.

4. Who does Mopsos tell the Argonauts to "call upon" for help to insure that they will all return safely home?
(a) Hera.
(b) Kythereia.
(c) Athena.
(d) Metis.

5. While the heroes are on the way to Magnesian Pagasai, what does the text compare the heroes to?
(a) Bright stars.
(b) Blooming flowers.
(c) Golden shields.
(d) Lightning bolts.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In the Plain of Kirke, what hangs from the elm and willow branches?

3. Who is Phineus's father?

4. To whom did the Amazon queens have a shine built?

5. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?

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