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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. What do the Argonauts sacrifice to cleanse Phineus?
(a) A dove.
(b) A goat.
(c) A sheep.
(d) An ox.

2. To whom does Phineus lose his eyesight to?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Athena.
(c) Jason.
(d) Zeus.

3. According to Phineus's tale, what will the Argonauts come upon first after leaving him?
(a) The Great Sea's Divide.
(b) The lair of the Harpies.
(c) The Sirens.
(d) The Dark Rocks.

4. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 8 days.
(d) 2 days.

5. As soon as Argos finished telling the Argonauts of his plans to help Jason to succeed, what bird flew into his lap?
(a) A cardinal.
(b) A dove.
(c) A hawk.
(d) A stern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?

2. While the heroes are on the way to Magnesian Pagasai, what does the text compare the heroes to?

3. Why does Chalkiope go to Medea's room in the midst of her trying to come up with a plan to gain Medea's help for Jason?

4. Who was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?

5. What happens as soon as the Argonauts make it through the Clashing Rocks?

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