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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. Who does Jason wish the crew to offer a sacrifice to before they begin their journey?
(a) Athena.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Phoibos.
(d) Apollo.

2. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?
(a) Favorable.
(b) Mighty.
(c) God-sent.
(d) Strong.

3. To whose sons does Lykos build a shine to on the Acherousian headlands?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Jason and the Argonauts.
(c) Zeus.
(d) The sons of Tyndareos.

4. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Athena.
(b) Aura.
(c) Nyx.
(d) Iris.

5. What is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?
(a) Sinope.
(b) Darimerte.
(c) Carynthe.
(d) Bronzerte.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?

3. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

4. During the sacrifice prior to leaving Hellas, what does Aison pour over the ox's sacrificial meat as it burning?

5. For how many days do the Argonauts stay on Lykos's land?

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