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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 gods does Aietes call to as Jason and the Argonauts flee from Aietes's land?
(a) Zeus and Helios.
(b) Zeus and Ares.
(c) Helios and Poseidon.
(d) Poseidon and Ares.

2. What gift do the Argonauts give to the Hylleans?
(a) A tripod of Apollo.
(b) A supply of fresh-water fish.
(c) A robe of gold.
(d) A barrel of sought after wine.

3. What does the narrator compare the light given off of the fleece to?
(a) Aether's light.
(b) Zeus's lightning.
(c) Apollo's light.
(d) Aphrodite's beauty.

4. Who does Hera bid to come see her from the sea after Jason and Medea leave Kirke's home?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Athena.
(c) Thetis.
(d) Poseidon.

5. What does Medea promise to do to the dragon so that Jason may get the fleece?
(a) Drug it so Jason may kill it.
(b) Drug it so that it forgets it's protecting the fleece.
(c) Lure it away with magic.
(d) Put it to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal speaks to Jason and Moposos to tell them of the plan for Jason to meet Medea?

2. What does Medea fear so much that she decides not to kill herself on the night she agrees to help Jason?

3. Who does Mopsos tell the Argonauts to "call upon" for help to insure that they will all return safely home?

4. Who does Hera ask to watch for Medea and Jason's leave from Kirke's house?

5. On the third day at sea, who does Medea say an offering needs to be made to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens that makes Aietes wary of his own family?

2. What does Medea ask of her maids in regard to her plan to help Jason?

3. How does Hera convince Thetis to help the Argonauts?

4. What does Aietes threaten his people with after he finds out that Jason has Medea?

5. Why do Jason and Medea have to go see Kirke?

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

7. Describe the four springs that flow from Aietes's palace.

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

9. What happens to ensure that the Argonauts know the path they are to take back to Hellas?

10. Why does Hera seek out Kypris (Aphrodite) to help Jason's quest?

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