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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. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?
(a) Idmon.
(b) Ankaios.
(c) Pytho.
(d) Hercales.

2. How many "measures" must Jason plow with the bronze-hoofed bulls?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

3. What about Ganymede fills Zeus with desire?
(a) His weakness for wine.
(b) His emotion.
(c) His physical strength.
(d) His beauty.

4. Whose priestess was Medea?
(a) Hebe.
(b) Hekate.
(c) Nike.
(d) Maia.

5. What is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?
(a) Darimerte.
(b) Bronzerte.
(c) Carynthe.
(d) Sinope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks first after the Argo passes safely through the Clashing Rocks?

2. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?

3. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?

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

5. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?

(see the answer key)

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