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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Jason and Medea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?
(a) A Harpie's claws.
(b) An arrow.
(c) A sword.
(d) A dagger.

2. What happens to the women of the Plain of Kirke when they die?
(a) They are put on boats and put out to sea.
(b) They are cremated.
(c) They buried in the earth.
(d) They are placed in a sacrifical tomb to Zeus.

3. Why do the slaves, maidservants, Jason, and his mother all gather together in his home?
(a) Jason's mother is dying.
(b) To bid Jason farewell.
(c) A child is being born.
(d) Jason's father is dying.

4. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?
(a) Polydeukes.
(b) Tiphys.
(c) Jason.
(d) Hercales.

5. Medea, during her dream, does not think that Jason is there for the fleece. What does her dream tell her he is there for?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To steal the bulls.
(c) To overthrow her father.
(d) To kill her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Phineus's wife?

2. Who does Jason wish the crew to offer a sacrifice to before they begin their journey?

3. Whose "ploughland" does Aietes plow with the bronze-hoofed bulls?

4. Whose priestess was Medea?

5. What goddess allows Sthenelos to watch the Agro pass before his tomb?

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