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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. As soon as Argos finished telling the Argonauts of his plans to help Jason to succeed, what bird flew into his lap?
(a) A cardinal.
(b) A stern.
(c) A hawk.
(d) A dove.

2. How is Jason related to Aietes?
(a) Aietes' father is Jason's uncle.
(b) Aietes' mother is Jason's aunt.
(c) Jason's father and Aietes' father are brothers.
(d) Jason is a distant cousin of Aietes' father.

3. What god devises a "plan" to cleanse the Argonauts of the "blood of the murder" that they carry after killing Apsyrtos?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Athena.
(c) Hera.
(d) Poseidon.

4. Who does Hera ask to watch for Medea and Jason's leave from Kirke's house?
(a) Nymphs.
(b) Nike.
(c) Sirens.
(d) Iris.

5. What herb does Medea use on the dragon?
(a) Mint.
(b) Eucalyptus.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Juniper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kypris say should be cursed if they cannot help the goddesses achieve success for the Argonauts?

2. Who does Jason kill in an ambush with Medea?

3. What is Kirke doing when the Argonauts find her?

4. Which goddess causes Medea to change her mind about killing herself?

5. What does Jason place over the fleece to keep it safe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Medea do as she leaves her father's palace?

2. Why is Erato called Erato?

3. What does it take for Kypris to convince Eros to bewitch Medea?

4. Why do the Argonauts think that Jason should not protect Medea?

5. What does Medea normally do during the day?

6. Why does Jason agree to take Medea away from her father's lands?

7. After Jason completes Aietes's challenge, what does Aietes do?

8. Why does the narrator ask the Muse to tell the story of Book Four?

9. What does Kirke have to do to cleanse Jason and Medea of the murder?

10. What does Jason promise Medea after she asks him to take her with him?

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