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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Onward to Colchis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Hera.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Athena.

2. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?
(a) A full stomach.
(b) Death.
(c) Sight.
(d) A blessing.

3. 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?
(a) Birds.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Lambs.
(d) Cows.

4. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?
(a) Crossetuer.
(b) Matachian.
(c) Syndor.
(d) Thynian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

2. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?

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

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

5. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?

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