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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. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?
(a) Lynkeus.
(b) Aloes.
(c) Kasto.
(d) Pellen.

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

3. What two men fought before the Agro left Hellas on its journey?
(a) Idmon and Jason.
(b) Ankaios and Hercales.
(c) Jason and Hercales.
(d) Idas and Idmon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

2. What happens as soon as the Argonauts make it through the Clashing Rocks?

3. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?

4. Who steals all of Phineus's food?

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

(see the answer key)

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