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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. Who was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?
(a) Argos.
(b) The son of Aison.
(c) Jason.
(d) Hercales.

2. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?
(a) Soybeans.
(b) Oat-grains.
(c) Barley-grains.
(d) Wheat-grains.

3. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Sing praises to the gods.
(b) Come with him to the docks.
(c) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.
(d) Stay in the house.

4. What goddess does Jason ask his mother to seek guidance from (as he leaves for the Argos)?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

5. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?
(a) Syndor.
(b) Matachian.
(c) Crossetuer.
(d) Thynian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many challenges does the son of Leto say the men will face on their journey?

3. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?

4. To whom did the Amazon queens have a shine built?

5. Whom had Lykos met, from the Argonauts, prior to their visit now?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?

2. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?

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

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

5. What does Jason tell the Argonauts to do when they reach Colchis?

6. What does Amykos say is the punishment for refusing to partake in a boxing match against him?

7. Why does Jason tell his mother not to grieve?

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

9. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?

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

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