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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 two men fought before the Agro left Hellas on its journey?
(a) Idas and Idmon.
(b) Jason and Hercales.
(c) Ankaios and Hercales.
(d) Idmon and Jason.

2. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?
(a) Pellen.
(b) Aloes.
(c) Kasto.
(d) Lynkeus.

3. What animals do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo at Lyre?
(a) Cows.
(b) Goats.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Oxen.

4. Who is Phineus's father?
(a) Agenor.
(b) Leto.
(c) Thyias.
(d) Zetes.

5. How many daughters does Aietes have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the "first glow of dawn", what does Medea place on her head as she goes to meet Jason for the first time?

2. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?

3. Whose scepter does Jason take with him to speak to Aietes in regard to the fleece?

4. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?

5. How many "measures" must Jason plow with the bronze-hoofed bulls?

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