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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. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?
(a) Lion.
(b) Bear.
(c) Bull.
(d) Elk.

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

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

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

5. Who gave the Argo the "divine plank of Dodonan"?
(a) Posiedon.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Demeter.
(d) Athena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?

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

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

4. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?

5. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

(see the answer key)

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