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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does Jason kill in an ambush with Medea?
(a) Typhius.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Aietes.
(d) Medea's brother.
2. Who does Mopsos tell the Argonauts to "call upon" for help to insure that they will all return safely home?
(a) Athena.
(b) Metis.
(c) Hera.
(d) Kythereia.
3. How many streams flowed from the Aietes' palace doors?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.
4. What does Jason place over the fleece to keep it safe?
(a) A blanket woven by Hera.
(b) An oxen's hide.
(c) A robe.
(d) A scarf of golden color.
5. Who, as told in a reflection, did Jason carry across a flooded stream?
(a) Kypris.
(b) Athena.
(c) Hera.
(d) Aphrodite.
6. What does Medea say she will do to the bulls of the challenge?
(a) Blind them.
(b) Lead them for Jason.
(c) Drug them.
(d) Feed them heavily so they are too tired to fight.
7. Who does Kypris say should be cursed if they cannot help the goddesses achieve success for the Argonauts?
(a) Hera.
(b) Herself.
(c) Athena.
(d) Zeus.
8. What gift does the Argonauts send to Apsyrtos, as part of their plan to deceive him?
(a) An arrow from Eros.
(b) A lightning bolt from Zeus.
(c) The shoes of Hermes.
(d) The holy, purple robe of Hypsipyle.
9. Where does Kypris find Eros playing with knucklebones with Ganymede?
(a) In Zeus' wheat field.
(b) In the stables.
(c) By the river.
(d) In Zeus' orchard.
10. 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.
11. In the Plain of Kirke, what hangs from the elm and willow branches?
(a) Baskets of offereings to the gods.
(b) Corpses.
(c) Flower and fruit wreaths.
(d) Sliver fleece.
12. What kind of tears does Medea weep during the night after she agrees to help Jason?
(a) Tears of fear.
(b) Tears of joy.
(c) Tears of dishonor.
(d) Tears of pity.
13. If Chalkiope's sons perish, what does she swear to do to Medea if Medea fails to keep them safe?
(a) Kill Medea.
(b) Sacrifice Medea to Poseidon.
(c) Kill their father.
(d) Persue Medea from Hades.
14. Whose voice is heard by the Argonauts as they enter the Rhodanos?
(a) Zeus'.
(b) Hera's.
(c) Poseidon's.
(d) Athena's.
15. What gods does Aietes call to as Jason and the Argonauts flee from Aietes's land?
(a) Zeus and Ares.
(b) Helios and Poseidon.
(c) Zeus and Helios.
(d) Poseidon and Ares.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who devises a plan regarding the continuation of the voyage after the battle with the Colchians?
2. What goddess was rising as Medea fled the castle?
3. Who places a grievous fear in Medea's heart regarding her part in helping Jason succeed?
4. Who does Hera ask to watch for Medea and Jason's leave from Kirke's house?
5. Which goddess causes Medea to change her mind about killing herself?
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