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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. 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 gulls.
(c) The cries of the burn victims.
(d) The cries of the Queen.

2. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
(a) Dientiertes.
(b) Mariandynoi.
(c) Scions.
(d) Lynkoneroes.

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

4. What physical attribute of Apollo's may only his mother, Leto, touch?
(a) His hair.
(b) His face.
(c) His hand.
(d) His lips.

5. Who hits the ox on the head to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Pytho.
(c) Jason.
(d) Leto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who steals all of Phineus's food?

2. Who rules over Eleans?

3. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?

4. Who is the "god of the shore"?

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

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