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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 had Hephaistos fashioned for Aietes' palace that had a bronze mouth and breathed fire?
(a) Dragons.
(b) Serpents.
(c) Lions.
(d) Bulls.

2. What kind of trees grow at Zone on the Thracian shore?
(a) Birch.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Pine.
(d) Oak.

3. What, upon the night of Phineus's quest tale, do the Argonauts offer as sacrifice to Apollo?
(a) 2 sheep.
(b) 1 oxen.
(c) 4 oxen.
(d) 6 sheep.

4. What type of animal does Kirke use to soak Jason and Medea's hands in blood?
(a) A sheep.
(b) A pig.
(c) A dove.
(d) A boar.

5. Whom had Lykos met, from the Argonauts, prior to their visit now?
(a) Athena.
(b) Leto.
(c) Jason.
(d) Hercales.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where do the Harpies retire to after being banished from the Floating Islands?

2. Who does Hera ask to watch for Medea and Jason's leave from Kirke's house?

3. Who devises a plan regarding the continuation of the voyage after the battle with the Colchians?

4. What goddess was rising as Medea fled the castle?

5. What does Kypris promise Eros if he shoots the daughter of Aietes with an arrow?

(see the answer key)

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