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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. Who was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?
(a) Argos.
(b) Jason.
(c) Hercales.
(d) The son of Aison.

2. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts to avoid as they proceed to Bithynians?
(a) The Sirens.
(b) The rocks.
(c) The reefs.
(d) The sea vines.

3. When learning of Heracles's origins, what animal does he have in chains?
(a) A bear.
(b) A boar.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A lion.

4. Who gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?
(a) Jason.
(b) Hercales.
(c) Pelion.
(d) Tiphys.

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 kill her father.
(d) To overthrow her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess causes Medea to change her mind about killing herself?

2. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

3. What name does Phineus call Zeus by?

4. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?

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

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