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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 was the first person that the men aboard the Argo wanted as their leader?
2. Upon which goddess does the success of the Argonauts journey depend?
3. Who volunteers to box against King Amykos?
4. What type of winds are the men waiting for before they leave the port in Book 1?
5. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who do the Argonauts first choose as their leader and what does that man say?
2. Why have the women of Sintian killed the entire male population of the island?
3. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?
4. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?
5. What do the Argonauts do to set a trap for the Harpies?
6. What must the Argonauts do to ensure that they make it through the Clashing Rocks?
7. What does Jason tell the Argonauts to do when they reach Colchis?
8. Why is Phineus happy to see the Argonauts?
9. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?
10. Why do the Argonauts wish that Hercales would have accompanied them to Amykos's land?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why did Apollonius of Rhodes find it necessary to give readers an in-depth description of the lineage of Greek mythology? Was this section necessary? Did it help you to understand the story?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Based upon the text, answer the following questions: What is a hero? What qualities does it take to be a hero? How do heroes prove themselves? Who deems someone a hero?
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