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

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?
(a) Zeus.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His wife.

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

4. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?
(a) The cries of the widows.
(b) The cries of the burn victims.
(c) The cries of the gulls.
(d) The cries of the Queen.

5. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?
(a) Hera.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Athena.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose priestess was Medea?

2. Upon which goddess does the success of the Argonauts journey depend?

3. 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?

4. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?

5. To where do the Harpies retire to after being banished from the Floating Islands?

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