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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. Upon which goddess does the success of the Argonauts journey depend?

2. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

3. To whose sons does Lykos build a shine to on the Acherousian headlands?

4. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?

5. Whose "famous deeds" is the narrator speaking of in the opening of Book I?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Jason tell his mother not to grieve?

6. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?

7. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

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

9. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?

10. What happens to Amykos during his boxing match with Polydeukes?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

One major theme of the story is that of a journey. While one main journey is undertaken, many different paths must be chosen along the way. Discuss the different journeys that are taken throughout the story.

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