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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 Jason's mother?
(a) Alkimede.
(b) Minyas.
(c) Pagasai.
(d) Boreas.

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?
(a) Zeus.
(b) His sister.
(c) His wife.
(d) His mother.

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

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

5. How many challenges does the son of Leto say the men will face on their journey?
(a) One hundred.
(b) One.
(c) Ten thousand.
(d) A numberless amount.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?

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

4. Who gave the Argo the "divine plank of Dodonan"?

5. Who is given the honor of sitting in the middle benches?

(see the answer key)

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