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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. What crime did Paraibious's father commit so that all of his children would be punished?

2. Who else dies as the Argonauts are waiting to leave Lykos's land?

3. Who gave the Argo the "divine plank of Dodonan"?

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

5. Who starts to play the lyre and sing while two men fight before the Agro leaves on its journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?

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

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

4. What is the history of Orpheus?

5. What does Hypsipyle do to save her father from being murdered by the Leminan women?

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

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

8. What song does Orpheus sing to stop Idmon and Idas from fighting?

9. Why is the ship the Argo so special?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point, one of the Argonauts told of his belief that their fate rested in the arms of women. Why do you think that the Argonauts felt this way about women? Do women typically have important roles? What about the goddesses? Find three examples and explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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