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

2. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?
(a) Favorable.
(b) Strong.
(c) Mighty.
(d) God-sent.

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

4. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Athena.
(c) Demeter.
(d) Hera.

5. What kind of trees grow at Zone on the Thracian shore?
(a) Birch.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Oak.
(d) Pine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "god of the shore"?

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

3. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

4. Which part of the ox is sacrificed, prior the Agro leaving Hellas?

5. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?

(see the answer key)

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