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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. Who cuts the neck of the ox to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

2. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

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

4. Who is given the honor of sitting in the middle benches?

5. Who is the father of Polyphemus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?

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

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

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

5. What does Jason tell the Argonauts to do when they reach Colchis?

6. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

7. Why have the women of Sintian killed the entire male population of the island?

8. What must the Argonauts do to ensure that they make it through the Clashing Rocks?

9. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

10. After Phineus finds out that the Harpes are gone forever, what does he wish for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways do you think Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece was more about Jason's evolving character than the request of a king? What does Jason learn about himself? About others? Why could this be considered the more important quest?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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