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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 is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?
(a) Darimerte.
(b) Carynthe.
(c) Sinope.
(d) Bronzerte.

2. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?
(a) A crown of olive leaves.
(b) One shoe.
(c) A blood-stained robe.
(d) A vest of gold.

3. What does the dragon, who guards the fleece, fail to do?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Breathe fire.
(c) Roar.
(d) Hear, it is deaf.

4. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?
(a) Polydeukes.
(b) Hercales.
(c) Jason.
(d) Tiphys.

5. During the sacrifice prior to leaving Hellas, what does Aison pour over the ox's sacrificial meat as it burning?
(a) Blood and wine mixture.
(b) Sea water.
(c) Oils.
(d) Unmixed wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?

2. Why do the slaves, maidservants, Jason, and his mother all gather together in his home?

3. Who lost the boxing match?

4. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?

5. Which goddess leapt onto a cloud as the Argo departed from Phineus's land?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Idmon tell the Argonauts prior to them leaving on their voyage?

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

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

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

8. What song does Orpheus sing to stop Idmon and Idas from fighting?

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

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

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