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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. How many men, from the Assyrian territory, join the Argonauts
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. When learning of Heracles's origins, what animal does he have in chains?
(a) A boar.
(b) A bear.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A lion.

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

4. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?
(a) The Therapnaian son of Zeus.
(b) Jason.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Zeus.

5. How is Argos related to Medea?
(a) Medea is his god-mother.
(b) Medea is his sister.
(c) Medea is his neice.
(d) Medea is his aunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

3. Who does Mopsos tell the Argonauts to "call upon" for help to insure that they will all return safely home?

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

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

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