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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 wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?
(a) A full stomach.
(b) Death.
(c) Sight.
(d) A blessing.

2. What crime did Paraibious's father commit so that all of his children would be punished?
(a) He killed a nymph.
(b) He cut down a tree.
(c) He refused to sacrifice a labm to Zeus.
(d) He cursed Hera.

3. How many men, from the Assyrian territory, join the Argonauts
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

4. What does Iphias kiss as Jason leaves for his journey?
(a) His hand.
(b) His elbow.
(c) His cheek.
(d) His shield.

5. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?
(a) Nyx.
(b) Aura.
(c) Iris.
(d) Athena.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?

3. What is the name of the mortal that both Zeus and Apollo fail to "deflower"?

4. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

5. What items do the men, while preparing to ready the Argo, lay out on a rock?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to Amykos during his boxing match with Polydeukes?

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

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

7. Prior to leaving Hellas on their journey, what do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo?

8. What is the history of Orpheus?

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

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

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