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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Mopsos tell the Argonauts to "call upon" for help to insure that they will all return safely home?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Kythereia.
(d) Metis.

3. If Chalkiope's sons perish, what does she swear to do to Medea if Medea fails to keep them safe?
(a) Kill their father.
(b) Sacrifice Medea to Poseidon.
(c) Kill Medea.
(d) Persue Medea from Hades.

4. Which goddess causes Medea to change her mind about killing herself?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

5. What is Kirke doing when the Argonauts find her?
(a) Collecting blood.
(b) Purifying her head.
(c) Crying.
(d) Weaving a robe.

6. What happens to the women of the Plain of Kirke when they die?
(a) They are cremated.
(b) They are put on boats and put out to sea.
(c) They buried in the earth.
(d) They are placed in a sacrifical tomb to Zeus.

7. What does Jason promise Medea when she offers to help him get the fleece?
(a) All of these.
(b) To take her to his home.
(c) To marry her.
(d) To take her to Hellas.

8. What are Kirke's beasts made of?
(a) The hearts and eyes of murdered men.
(b) Torsos of men with legs of lions and heads of bears.
(c) Wings of falcons and legs of lions.
(d) Jumbled limbs.

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

10. After Agros spoke to the Argonauts about the path home, what do they see that marked the path they were to take?
(a) A furrow in the water.
(b) A radiant light.
(c) A flock of gulls.
(d) A dove in flight.

11. Who places a grievous fear in Medea's heart regarding her part in helping Jason succeed?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Her servant.
(d) Apollo.

12. As soon as Argos finished telling the Argonauts of his plans to help Jason to succeed, what bird flew into his lap?
(a) A stern.
(b) A hawk.
(c) A cardinal.
(d) A dove.

13. What does Jason place over the fleece to keep it safe?
(a) A scarf of golden color.
(b) An oxen's hide.
(c) A robe.
(d) A blanket woven by Hera.

14. When Medea plans to go see her sister to "test her", how many times does she pace the hall?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What herb does Medea use on the dragon?

2. Whose scepter does Jason take with him to speak to Aietes in regard to the fleece?

3. Why does Aietes beleive that Jason has come from Hellas?

4. What does Aietes bury in the furrows that he plows with the bronze-hoofed bulls?

5. What does Medea kiss as she leaves the palace to flee with Jason?

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