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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. Which goddess does Pelias ignore during the feast?

2. What do the Argonauts sacrifice to cleanse Phineus?

3. What wish does Phineus ask of the gods after he finishes the tale of the Argonauts journey?

4. After the men had placed the Argo in the water, what was the first task men needed to be assigned to?

5. Who lost the boxing match?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Tiphys credit with the safe passage of the Argo through the Crashing Rocks?

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

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

7. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

8. Why have the women of Sintian killed the entire male population of the island?

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

10. After Phineus finds out that the Harpes are gone forever, what does he wish for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Compared to other religions, the deities of Greek mythology seem more human like. Discuss some of the human qualities these gods exhibit.

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