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

2. Who is Phineus's wife?
(a) Acnath.
(b) Femi.
(c) Kleopatra.
(d) Dalila.

3. In Mariandynoi, where does the "path which descends" lead to?
(a) The cave of the Sirens.
(b) The Golden Fleece.
(c) The lush valleys.
(d) Hades.

4. According to Phineus's tale, what will the Argonauts come upon first after leaving him?
(a) The Great Sea's Divide.
(b) The Sirens.
(c) The Dark Rocks.
(d) The lair of the Harpies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the dragon, who guards the fleece, fail to do?

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

3. What kind of trees grow at Zone on the Thracian shore?

4. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?

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

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