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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. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?
(a) Pagasai.
(b) Idas.
(c) Ankaios.
(d) Tiphys.

2. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?
(a) A blessing.
(b) Death.
(c) Sight.
(d) A full stomach.

3. To whom did the Amazon queens have a shine built?
(a) Hera.
(b) Ares.
(c) Athena.
(d) Demeter.

4. To whose sons does Lykos build a shine to on the Acherousian headlands?
(a) Jason and the Argonauts.
(b) Zeus.
(c) The sons of Tyndareos.
(d) Hercales.

5. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?
(a) A dove.
(b) An albatross.
(c) A raven.
(d) An ox.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

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

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

5. Who lost the boxing match?

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