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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four: Homeward Bound.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Medea, during her dream, does not think that Jason is there for the fleece. What does her dream tell her he is there for?
(a) To kill her father.
(b) To overthrow her father.
(c) To steal the bulls.
(d) To marry her.

2. Who fell from Helios's chariot into the waters of Eridanos?
(a) Mania.
(b) Nereids.
(c) Pheme.
(d) Phaethon.

3. What does Medea say she will do to the bulls of the challenge?
(a) Lead them for Jason.
(b) Feed them heavily so they are too tired to fight.
(c) Blind them.
(d) Drug them.

4. To where do the Harpies retire to after being banished from the Floating Islands?
(a) Hell.
(b) Across the sea.
(c) A cave.
(d) Up to Olympos.

5. Who is the steersman on the voyage back to Hellas?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Ankaios.
(c) Typhios.
(d) Jason.

Short Answer Questions

1. When singing of the lineage of heroes, who does the narrator state inspires his song?

2. How many times does Medea call out to Phrontis?

3. What does Medea kiss as she leaves the palace to flee with Jason?

4. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?

5. Who does Jason wish the crew to offer a sacrifice to before they begin their journey?

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