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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 gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?

2. Who was the first person to address the crew of the Argo before it set sail?

3. Who steals all of Phineus's food?

4. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Polyzo propose to the Leminan women about the Argonauts?

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

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

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

6. Why do the Argonauts wish that Hercales would have accompanied them to Amykos's land?

7. What happens to make the Harpies go away and leave Phineus alone forever?

8. Why is Phineus happy to see the Argonauts?

9. What do the Argonauts do to set a trap for the Harpies?

10. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is a major theme in the text. But here, it is not one specific love that emerges as important. The objective of this essay is to examine the different types of love as seen in the text. What are at least three different types of love? What are the characteristics of the love? What is the outcome of the love?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that Jason is a true hero given the treachery and deceit that he used throughout the challenges he faced?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters and write an analysis: Hercales, Tiphys, or Argos. What characteristics do they have that makes them heroes? Why is their role in the text important? What does the character offer to Jason and his quest?

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