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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 else dies as the Argonauts are waiting to leave Lykos's land?
2. According to the oracle, what would the man who is going to kill Pelias be wearing?
3. Who rules over Eleans?
4. During the sacrifice prior to leaving Hellas, what does Aison pour over the ox's sacrificial meat as it burning?
5. While the heroes are on the way to Magnesian Pagasai, what does the text compare the heroes to?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Idmon and Idas begin to fight prior to setting sail from Hellas?
2. What do the Argonauts do before they leave Phineus?
3. What happens to make the Harpies go away and leave Phineus alone forever?
4. Who do the Argonauts first choose as their leader and what does that man say?
5. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?
6. Why does Pelias devise a challenge for Jason?
7. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?
8. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?
9. What is the history of Orpheus?
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
In many ways, mythology parallels some current religions. Discuss some similarities between the stories of Greek mythology and some modern religions.
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
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?
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