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

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

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

4. In what art is Mopsus skilled?
(a) The god's art.
(b) The art of sculpture.
(c) The art of iron.
(d) The seer's art.

5. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?
(a) Kalpe.
(b) Jason.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Leto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?

2. What do the Argonauts sacrifice to cleanse Phineus?

3. Who steals all of Phineus's food?

4. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?

5. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?

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