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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What area does Medea step out onto from the Argo as she comes to the place where the fleece is?
(a) "Zeus' Bed."
(b) "The Bull's Bed."
(c) "The Ram's Bed."
(d) "Aiolos' Bed."

2. 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 dove in flight.
(c) A flock of gulls.
(d) A radiant light.

3. Who, as told in a reflection, did Jason carry across a flooded stream?
(a) Kypris.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

4. What inanimate object aboard the Argos speaks with a human voice telling them of their punishment for killing Apsyrtos?
(a) An oar.
(b) The steering wheel.
(c) The sails.
(d) The mast.

5. Who is the son of Thetis?
(a) Jason.
(b) Aietes.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Achilles.

6. Who does Kypris say should be cursed if they cannot help the goddesses achieve success for the Argonauts?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hera.
(c) Athena.
(d) Herself.

7. Medea, during her dream, does not think that Jason is there for the fleece. What does her dream tell her he is there for?
(a) To overthrow her father.
(b) To marry her.
(c) To steal the bulls.
(d) To kill her father.

8. Who did Hera give Thetis as a husband?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Peleus.
(d) Thesus.

9. Why does Jason say that their hopes of returning safely to Hellas are slim?
(a) Because Zeus will not allow him to succeed.
(b) Because they must entrust women.
(c) Because he is weak from the voyage.
(d) Because the challenges are very difficult.

10. How is Argos related to Medea?
(a) Medea is his aunt.
(b) Medea is his neice.
(c) Medea is his sister.
(d) Medea is his god-mother.

11. What does Aietes plan to do to the Argo when Jason fails at his challenge?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Send it unmanned out to sea.
(c) Tear it apart and throw the pieces over the mountain.
(d) Sink it as offering to Posiedon.

12. Who asks Athena about a possible plan to insure the Argonauts success?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Demeter.

13. What does Medea kiss as she leaves the palace to flee with Jason?
(a) Her royal robes.
(b) Her window.
(c) Her vanity.
(d) Her bed.

14. What gift do the Argonauts give to the Hylleans?
(a) A robe of gold.
(b) A barrel of sought after wine.
(c) A tripod of Apollo.
(d) A supply of fresh-water fish.

15. What goddess does Medea invoke while approaching the guardian dragon?
(a) Nemesis.
(b) Iris.
(c) Hecate.
(d) Pheme.

Short Answer Questions

1. What god devises a "plan" to cleanse the Argonauts of the "blood of the murder" that they carry after killing Apsyrtos?

2. Who does Hera ask to watch for Medea and Jason's leave from Kirke's house?

3. Who does Hera tell to blow a Zephyr wind to help the Argonauts to reach Alkinoos?

4. Who does Mopsos tell the Argonauts to "call upon" for help to insure that they will all return safely home?

5. What herb does Medea use on the dragon?

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