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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. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Sing praises to the gods.
(b) Come with him to the docks.
(c) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.
(d) Stay in the house.

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) Zeus.

3. Who dies as the result of a boar attack while leaving from Lykos's lands?
(a) Lykos' son.
(b) Idmon.
(c) Polydeukes.
(d) Peleus.

4. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?
(a) The Therapnaian son of Zeus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Jason.

5. What goddess allows Sthenelos to watch the Agro pass before his tomb?
(a) Castalia.
(b) Persephone.
(c) Hera.
(d) Aega.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tree is the Argo tied to upon the shores of Bebrykian?

2. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?

3. For how many days do the Argonauts stay on Lykos's land?

4. Who lost the boxing match?

5. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?

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