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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 Jason arrives at Anaurus, to whom the banquet was in honor of?
(a) Hera.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

2. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?
(a) The son of Argos.
(b) The son of Aphrodite.
(c) The son of Phoibos.
(d) The son of Aison.

3. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?
(a) Pagasai.
(b) Xanthos.
(c) Pytho.
(d) Lykia.

4. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts to avoid as they proceed to Bithynians?
(a) The reefs.
(b) The Sirens.
(c) The rocks.
(d) The sea vines.

5. What do the sailors, of the Argo, lay on the sand to rest prior to their leaving Hellas?
(a) The ship's oars.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Ox hides.
(d) Blankets made by their wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?

2. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?

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

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

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

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