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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 speaks first after the Argo passes safely through the Clashing Rocks?

2. When learning of Heracles's origins, what animal does he have in chains?

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

4. To whom did the Amazon queens have a shine built?

5. What happens as soon as the Argonauts make it through the Clashing Rocks?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?

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

4. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the history of Orpheus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many ways, mythology parallels some current religions. Discuss some similarities between the stories of Greek mythology and some modern religions.

Essay Topic 2

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.)

Essay Topic 3

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.

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