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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. According to Phineus's tale, what will the Argonauts come upon first after leaving him?

2. Who hits the ox on the head to prepare it for sacrifice before the Argo leaves Hellas?

3. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?

4. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?

5. When learning of Heracles's origins, what animal does he have in chains?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the history of Orpheus?

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

3. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?

4. Why does Jason tell his mother not to grieve?

5. What do the Argonauts do before they leave Phineus?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Jason tell the Argonauts to do when they reach Colchis?

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

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 3

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?

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