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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two men fought before the Agro left Hellas on its journey?
(a) Idmon and Jason.
(b) Jason and Hercales.
(c) Idas and Idmon.
(d) Ankaios and Hercales.

2. Who gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?
(a) Pelion.
(b) Tiphys.
(c) Jason.
(d) Hercales.

3. Who steals all of Phineus's food?
(a) Hera.
(b) Sirens.
(c) Harpies.
(d) Scavengers.

4. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?
(a) The cries of the burn victims.
(b) The cries of the gulls.
(c) The cries of the Queen.
(d) The cries of the widows.

5. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?
(a) The Therapnaian son of Zeus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Jason.
(d) Hercales.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phineus's tale, what will the Argonauts come upon first after leaving him?

2. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?

3. What is the name of the girl who keeps her flock by the marshes of Peneios?

4. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?

5. What physical attribute of Apollo's may only his mother, Leto, touch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What must the Argonauts do to ensure that they make it through the Clashing Rocks?

2. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?

3. Why is Phineus happy to see the Argonauts?

4. What is the history of Orpheus?

5. What does Polyzo propose to the Leminan women about the Argonauts?

6. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?

7. Why does Hercales tell the Argonauts that they must continue upon their journey and leave the Leminan women?

8. What do the Argonauts do before they leave Phineus?

9. What happens to make the Harpies go away and leave Phineus alone forever?

10. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

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