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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. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?
(a) Barley-grains.
(b) Soybeans.
(c) Wheat-grains.
(d) Oat-grains.

2. While the heroes are on the way to Magnesian Pagasai, what does the text compare the heroes to?
(a) Bright stars.
(b) Lightning bolts.
(c) Golden shields.
(d) Blooming flowers.

3. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?
(a) Pagasai.
(b) Ankaios.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Idas.

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

5. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?
(a) Aison.
(b) Pytho.
(c) Hellas.
(d) Tiphys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hits the ox on the head to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

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

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

4. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?

5. Who rules over Eleans?

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