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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Preparation and Departure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?
(a) Idmon.
(b) Ankaios.
(c) Pytho.
(d) Hercales.

2. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?
(a) Lion.
(b) Bull.
(c) Bear.
(d) Elk.

3. 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?
(a) Cows.
(b) Lambs.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Birds.

4. Who is the father of Polyphemus?
(a) Asterion.
(b) Eilatus.
(c) Larisa.
(d) Cometes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?

2. To whom does Jason wish to build an alter to while the Argo is being prepared?

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

4. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?

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

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