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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four: Homeward Bound.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What inanimate object aboard the Argos speaks with a human voice telling them of their punishment for killing Apsyrtos?
(a) The steering wheel.
(b) The sails.
(c) The mast.
(d) An oar.

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

3. Who does Hera bid to come see her from the sea after Jason and Medea leave Kirke's home?
(a) Thetis.
(b) Athena.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Poseidon.

4. After Agros spoke to the Argonauts about the path home, what do they see that marked the path they were to take?
(a) A flock of gulls.
(b) A dove in flight.
(c) A furrow in the water.
(d) A radiant light.

5. Why does Chalkiope go to Medea's room in the midst of her trying to come up with a plan to gain Medea's help for Jason?
(a) She hears Medea screaming.
(b) She hears Aietes planning on sending Medea away.
(c) Medea has asked for her.
(d) Medea is crying.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Medea promise to do to the dragon so that Jason may get the fleece?

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

4. What do the sailors, of the Argo, lay on the sand to rest prior to their leaving Hellas?

5. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

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