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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. In Mariandynoi, where does the "path which descends" lead to?
(a) The cave of the Sirens.
(b) The Golden Fleece.
(c) The lush valleys.
(d) Hades.

2. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 3 days.

3. On what type of tree does the Golden Fleece hang?
(a) Oak.
(b) Redwood.
(c) Pine.
(d) Cypress.

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

5. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts to avoid as they proceed to Bithynians?
(a) The Sirens.
(b) The rocks.
(c) The reefs.
(d) The sea vines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of tree is the Argo tied to upon the shores of Bebrykian?

3. What name does Phineus call Zeus by?

4. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?

5. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Argonauts do to set a trap for the Harpies?

2. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?

3. Why is Phineus happy to see the Argonauts?

4. Why do the Argonauts wish that Hercales would have accompanied them to Amykos's land?

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

6. Who do the Argonauts first choose as their leader and what does that man say?

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

8. Why do Idmon and Idas begin to fight prior to setting sail from Hellas?

9. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

10. Why are the Leminan women going to welcome the Argonauts on their island?

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