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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. In Mariandynoi, where does the "path which descends" lead to?
(a) The lush valleys.
(b) The cave of the Sirens.
(c) Hades.
(d) The Golden Fleece.

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

3. Who does Jason wish the crew to offer a sacrifice to before they begin their journey?
(a) Athena.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Phoibos.

4. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?
(a) Rietchen.
(b) Trination.
(c) Daskylos.
(d) Damaskas.

5. 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 Phoibos.
(c) The son of Aison.
(d) The son of Aphrodite.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?

2. How many challenges does the son of Leto say the men will face on their journey?

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

4. After the men had placed the Argo in the water, what was the first task men needed to be assigned to?

5. What two men fought before the Agro left Hellas on its journey?

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