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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 color do the eyes of a Colchian glitter?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Gold.

2. How many men, from the Assyrian territory, join the Argonauts
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

4. Whose voice is heard by the Argonauts as they enter the Rhodanos?
(a) Hera's.
(b) Zeus'.
(c) Poseidon's.
(d) Athena's.

5. On the third day at sea, who does Medea say an offering needs to be made to?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Hecate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?

2. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?

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

4. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

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

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