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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. Upon which goddess does the success of the Argonauts journey depend?
(a) Nyx.
(b) Hera.
(c) Iris.
(d) Aphrodite.

2. Who is Phineus's father?
(a) Thyias.
(b) Leto.
(c) Zetes.
(d) Agenor.

3. 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) Medea has asked for her.
(b) Medea is crying.
(c) She hears Aietes planning on sending Medea away.
(d) She hears Medea screaming.

4. What is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?
(a) Darimerte.
(b) Sinope.
(c) Bronzerte.
(d) Carynthe.

5. When the heroes are to arrive at Aietes palace, what does the narrator say they will do if Pelias does not give them the fleece?
(a) Set fire to the palace.
(b) Kill everyone.
(c) Steal his queen.
(d) Overthrow Pelias.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?

3. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?

4. Who rules over Eleans?

5. Whose priestess was Medea?

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