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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. When Jason arrives at Anaurus, to whom the banquet was in honor of?
(a) Hera.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

2. For how many days do the Argonauts stay on Lykos's land?
(a) 23.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 16.

3. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?
(a) A raven.
(b) An albatross.
(c) A dove.
(d) An ox.

4. 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) Buffalo.
(b) Cows.
(c) Birds.
(d) Lambs.

5. What kind of trees grow at Zone on the Thracian shore?
(a) Oak.
(b) Pine.
(c) Cypress.
(d) Birch.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?

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

3. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?

4. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?

5. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?

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