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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. Whose "ploughland" does Aietes plow with the bronze-hoofed bulls?
(a) Ares.
(b) Pan.
(c) Rhea.
(d) Tyche.

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

3. Why do the slaves, maidservants, Jason, and his mother all gather together in his home?
(a) A child is being born.
(b) Jason's father is dying.
(c) Jason's mother is dying.
(d) To bid Jason farewell.

4. How many streams flowed from the Aietes' palace doors?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?

2. Where does Kypris find Eros playing with knucklebones with Ganymede?

3. How many bulls does Jason promise to sacrifice upon a safe return to Hellas?

4. How many times does Medea call out to Phrontis?

5. After Jason completed his challenge, what does Aietes spend all night pondering?

(see the answer key)

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