The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 2 days.

3. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?
(a) Hera.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Athena.

4. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?
(a) Pagasai.
(b) Pytho.
(c) Xanthos.
(d) Lykia.

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) Steal his queen.
(b) Overthrow Pelias.
(c) Kill everyone.
(d) Set fire to the palace.

6. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?
(a) Tiphys.
(b) Jason.
(c) Leto.
(d) Kalpe.

7. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
(a) Lynkoneroes.
(b) Dientiertes.
(c) Mariandynoi.
(d) Scions.

8. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Athena.
(b) Nyx.
(c) Aura.
(d) Iris.

9. What name does Phineus call Zeus by?
(a) The Sin Redeemer.
(b) The Taker.
(c) The Evoker.
(d) The Fury.

10. Who speaks first after the Argo passes safely through the Clashing Rocks?
(a) Athena.
(b) Iris.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Jason.

11. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?
(a) A blessing.
(b) A full stomach.
(c) Death.
(d) Sight.

12. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?
(a) Daskylos.
(b) Trination.
(c) Rietchen.
(d) Damaskas.

13. To whom does Jason wish to build an alter to while the Argo is being prepared?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Athena.

14. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?
(a) Bear.
(b) Lion.
(c) Elk.
(d) Bull.

15. How many challenges does the son of Leto say the men will face on their journey?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) A numberless amount.
(c) One.
(d) One hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jason arrives at Anaurus, to whom the banquet was in honor of?

2. What is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?

3. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?

4. Which goddess leapt onto a cloud as the Argo departed from Phineus's land?

5. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

(see the answer keys)

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