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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 Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His shield.
(c) His cheek.
(d) His hand.

2. What two men fought before the Agro left Hellas on its journey?
(a) Idas and Idmon.
(b) Idmon and Jason.
(c) Ankaios and Hercales.
(d) Jason and Hercales.

3. During the sacrifice prior to leaving Hellas, what does Aison pour over the ox's sacrificial meat as it burning?
(a) Sea water.
(b) Oils.
(c) Blood and wine mixture.
(d) Unmixed wine.

4. On what type of tree does the Golden Fleece hang?
(a) Pine.
(b) Oak.
(c) Cypress.
(d) Redwood.

5. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?
(a) Pelion.
(b) Tiphys.
(c) Orpheus.
(d) Ophion.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Phineus lose his eyesight to?

2. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?

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

4. According to Phineus's tale, what will the Argonauts come upon first after leaving him?

5. Why do the slaves, maidservants, Jason, and his mother all gather together in his home?

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