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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. What kind of trees grow at Zone on the Thracian shore?
(a) Birch.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Oak.
(d) Pine.

2. In the Plain of Kirke, what hangs from the elm and willow branches?
(a) Sliver fleece.
(b) Baskets of offereings to the gods.
(c) Corpses.
(d) Flower and fruit wreaths.

3. 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 steal the bulls.
(b) To marry her.
(c) To kill her father.
(d) To overthrow her father.

4. Who steals all of Phineus's food?
(a) Hera.
(b) Sirens.
(c) Harpies.
(d) Scavengers.

5. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?
(a) Athena.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Hera.
(d) Aphrodite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jason's mother?

2. Who asks Athena about a possible plan to insure the Argonauts success?

3. Who does Argos tell Jason they must win over to help Jason with his challenge?

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

5. Who does Eros crouch by when he shoots an arrow at Medea?

(see the answer key)

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