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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. Whose "famous deeds" is the narrator speaking of in the opening of Book I?
(a) The lovers of Aphrodite.
(b) Pillars of men.
(c) Men of old.
(d) Wise and stong men.

2. When the heroes are to arrive at Aietes palace, what does the narrator say they will do if Pelias does not give them the fleece?
(a) Overthrow Pelias.
(b) Kill everyone.
(c) Steal his queen.
(d) Set fire to the palace.

3. What do the sailors, of the Argo, lay on the sand to rest prior to their leaving Hellas?
(a) Ox hides.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Blankets made by their wives.
(d) The ship's oars.

4. When singing of the lineage of heroes, who does the narrator state inspires his song?
(a) Hera.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) The Muses.
(d) Jason.

5. What is the name of the girl who keeps her flock by the marshes of Peneios?
(a) Kyrene.
(b) Tresa.
(c) Syenthe.
(d) Loyos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess leapt onto a cloud as the Argo departed from Phineus's land?

2. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?

3. Where do the Mossynoikoi get their name from?

4. After the men had placed the Argo in the water, what was the first task men needed to be assigned to?

5. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?

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