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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Lambs.
(c) Cows.
(d) Birds.

2. After the men had placed the Argo in the water, what was the first task men needed to be assigned to?
(a) Steering schedules.
(b) Sleeping schedules.
(c) Deck watch shifts.
(d) Rowing-bench seats.

3. What type of tree is the Argo tied to upon the shores of Bebrykian?
(a) A redwood.
(b) A laurel tree.
(c) A great oak.
(d) A cypress tree.

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

5. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?
(a) Tiphys.
(b) Pelion.
(c) Orpheus.
(d) Ophion.

6. During the sacrifice prior to leaving Hellas, what does Aison pour over the ox's sacrificial meat as it burning?
(a) Blood and wine mixture.
(b) Unmixed wine.
(c) Oils.
(d) Sea water.

7. For how many days do the Argonauts stay on Lykos's land?
(a) 23.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

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

9. What physical attribute of Apollo's may only his mother, Leto, touch?
(a) His face.
(b) His lips.
(c) His hair.
(d) His hand.

10. What do the sailors, of the Argo, lay on the sand to rest prior to their leaving Hellas?
(a) Blankets made by their wives.
(b) Ox hides.
(c) The ship's oars.
(d) Leaves.

11. What animals do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo at Lyre?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Cows.
(c) Oxen.
(d) Goats.

12. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?
(a) Pytho.
(b) Ankaios.
(c) Idmon.
(d) Hercales.

13. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?
(a) Crossetuer.
(b) Thynian.
(c) Matachian.
(d) Syndor.

14. Who is given the honor of sitting in the middle benches?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Argos.
(c) Jason.
(d) Leto.

15. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?
(a) Pytho.
(b) Hellas.
(c) Tiphys.
(d) Aison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?

2. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?

3. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?

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

5. What goddess allows Sthenelos to watch the Agro pass before his tomb?

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