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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. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.
(b) Stay in the house.
(c) Come with him to the docks.
(d) Sing praises to the gods.

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

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

4. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?
(a) Jason.
(b) Zeus.
(c) The Therapnaian son of Zeus.
(d) Hercales.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What type of tree is the Argo tied to upon the shores of Bebrykian?

5. To whom does Phineus lose his eyesight to?

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