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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 was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?
(a) Jason.
(b) Argos.
(c) Hercales.
(d) The son of Aison.

2. Who gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?
(a) Jason.
(b) Hercales.
(c) Pelion.
(d) Tiphys.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose home was Gyrton?

2. Who is the father of Polyphemus?

3. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?

4. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

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

(see the answer key)

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