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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?

2. Who speaks first after the Argo passes safely through the Clashing Rocks?

3. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?

4. What physical attribute of Apollo's may only his mother, Leto, touch?

5. Who is Phineus's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Tiphys credit with the safe passage of the Argo through the Crashing Rocks?

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

3. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

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

5. What does Jason's mother say she wishes would happen before Jason leaves on his voyage?

6. Why do Idmon and Idas begin to fight prior to setting sail from Hellas?

7. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

8. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point, one of the Argonauts told of his belief that their fate rested in the arms of women. Why do you think that the Argonauts felt this way about women? Do women typically have important roles? What about the goddesses? Find three examples and explain.

Essay Topic 2

In may circumstances throughout the text, readers can see the gods as cruel. Do you think that the actions of the gods were cruel? Choose three different actions made by the gods and deem the either cruel or just.

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is another major theme in the story of Jason and the golden fleece. Find at least three examples where a sacrifice was made, explain why the sacrifice was important, and the outcome of the sacrifice. (Sacrifice here is speaking to personal sacrifice, not a sacrifice made to the gods.)

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