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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. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?

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

3. What animal does the son of Leto state has shown him of the "ill-omens" of the journey that the men are getting ready to embark upon?

4. What creature was Apollo known for killing when he was a young child?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

5. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?

6. Why is the land where Sthenelos's tomb resides called "Lyre"?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the irony behind the fact that a blind man, Phineus, would know of the path that the Argonauts must take to obtain the Golden Fleece?

Essay Topic 2

Given the way that Medea is described in the text, what is ironic about what she brings about through the actions of others. Is Medea evil?

Essay Topic 3

What do you learn about the importance of promises in the text? Choose three promises that are made. Describe why the promise is made, under what circumstances the promise is made, what happens regarding the promise, and the after effects that the promise has.

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