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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. According to Book I, who has the sharpest mind of any mortal?
2. What, upon the night of Phineus's quest tale, do the Argonauts offer as sacrifice to Apollo?
3. To whose sons does Lykos build a shine to on the Acherousian headlands?
4. Who rules over Eleans?
5. Who is given the task of guiding the rudder of the Agro?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the land where Sthenelos's tomb resides called "Lyre"?
2. What does Amykos say is the punishment for refusing to partake in a boxing match against him?
3. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?
4. What does Hypsipyle do to save her father from being murdered by the Leminan women?
5. Who do the Argonauts first choose as their leader and what does that man say?
6. Who does Tiphys credit with the safe passage of the Argo through the Crashing Rocks?
7. Why have the women of Sintian killed the entire male population of the island?
8. What happens to make the Harpies go away and leave Phineus alone forever?
9. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?
10. What does Polyzo propose to the Leminan women about the Argonauts?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many of the men fear different aspects of their journey. The men find the courage to speak about their fears. What fears do the men of the Argo have? Why do they have these fears? How do the fears of the men affect the outcome of the immediate challenge that they face?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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