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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 helped the Argonauts escape from their enemies at sea by sending lightning flashes from the sky?

2. Why does Chalkiope go to Medea's room in the midst of her trying to come up with a plan to gain Medea's help for Jason?

3. Who does Hera tell to blow a Zephyr wind to help the Argonauts to reach Alkinoos?

4. What gift does the Argonauts send to Apsyrtos, as part of their plan to deceive him?

5. What about Ganymede fills Zeus with desire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jason agree to take Medea away from her father's lands?

2. What does Medea tell Jason will happen if he breaks his promise to her?

3. What happens that makes Aietes wary of his own family?

4. What does Medea do as she leaves her father's palace?

5. What does Jason promise Medea after she asks him to take her with him?

6. What does Medea normally do during the day?

7. What did Aeites have Hephaistos make for his palace?

8. What plan does Argos have to insure that Jason succeeds at Aietes's challenge?

9. What does Aietes threaten his people with after he finds out that Jason has Medea?

10. What does Kirke have to do to cleanse Jason and Medea of the murder?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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