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

2. Which part of the ox is sacrificed, prior the Agro leaving Hellas?
(a) The thigh pieces.
(b) The interanal organs.
(c) The breast pieces.
(d) The heart.

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

4. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?
(a) Lykia.
(b) Pagasai.
(c) Xanthos.
(d) Pytho.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What items do the men, while preparing to ready the Argo, lay out on a rock?

2. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?

3. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

4. Who gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?

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

(see the answer key)

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