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

2. From what goddess do the Amazon women descend from?

3. Who is the "god of the shore"?

4. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?

5. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hypsipyle do to save her father from being murdered by the Leminan women?

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

3. What do the Argonauts do to set a trap for the Harpies?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Polyzo propose to the Leminan women about the Argonauts?

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

10. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the men take heart in the prophecies and omens that they are shown. Chose one of the omens or prophecies and discuss the importance of it to the men. Why is the omen important? What is the message of the prophecy? What does it say about the men's trust in Fate? Does the prophecy or omen give the men courage?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters and write an analysis: Hercales, Tiphys, or Argos. What characteristics do they have that makes them heroes? Why is their role in the text important? What does the character offer to Jason and his quest?

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