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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 does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?
(a) His cheek.
(b) His hand.
(c) His elbow.
(d) His shield.

2. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?
(a) The son of Phoibos.
(b) The son of Aison.
(c) The son of Argos.
(d) The son of Aphrodite.

3. Who does Kypris say should be cursed if they cannot help the goddesses achieve success for the Argonauts?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Herself.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

4. To whom does Jason wish to build an alter to while the Argo is being prepared?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Athena.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

5. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?
(a) Damaskas.
(b) Trination.
(c) Rietchen.
(d) Daskylos.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does Aietes have?

2. Who speaks first after the Argo passes safely through the Clashing Rocks?

3. Why does Jason say that their hopes of returning safely to Hellas are slim?

4. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts to avoid as they proceed to Bithynians?

5. Who lost the boxing match?

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