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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Onward to Colchis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the heroes are to arrive at Aietes palace, what does the narrator say they will do if Pelias does not give them the fleece?
(a) Kill everyone.
(b) Set fire to the palace.
(c) Overthrow Pelias.
(d) Steal his queen.

2. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Athena.
(b) Iris.
(c) Aura.
(d) Nyx.

3. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?
(a) One shoe.
(b) A crown of olive leaves.
(c) A vest of gold.
(d) A blood-stained robe.

4. Who lost the boxing match?
(a) Jason.
(b) King Amykos.
(c) Polydeukes.
(d) Pelion.

5. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?
(a) Pelion.
(b) Ophion.
(c) Orpheus.
(d) Tiphys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the girl who keeps her flock by the marshes of Peneios?

2. What physical attribute of Apollo's may only his mother, Leto, touch?

3. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?

4. In Mariandynoi, where does the "path which descends" lead to?

5. Who hits the ox on the head to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

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