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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. Who lost the boxing match?
(a) Pelion.
(b) King Amykos.
(c) Jason.
(d) Polydeukes.

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

3. Who helped the Argonauts escape from their enemies at sea by sending lightning flashes from the sky?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.

4. Whose home was Gyrton?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Cheiron.
(c) Larisa.
(d) Coronos.

5. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Sing praises to the gods.
(b) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.
(c) Stay in the house.
(d) Come with him to the docks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else dies as the Argonauts are waiting to leave Lykos's land?

2. What color is the bow that Apollo (the Son of Leto) carries?

3. What herb does Medea use on the dragon?

4. What does the dragon, who guards the fleece, fail to do?

5. What does Aietes plan to do to the Argo when Jason fails at his challenge?

(see the answer key)

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