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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 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.

2. Who gave the Argo the "divine plank of Dodonan"?
(a) Posiedon.
(b) Athena.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Demeter.

3. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?
(a) Lion.
(b) Elk.
(c) Bear.
(d) Bull.

4. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
(a) Scions.
(b) Dientiertes.
(c) Mariandynoi.
(d) Lynkoneroes.

5. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where do the Mossynoikoi get their name from?

5. To where do the Harpies retire to after being banished from the Floating Islands?

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