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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. How is Jason related to Aietes?

2. What are Kirke's beasts made of?

3. How many daughters does Aietes have?

4. Who does the narrator ask to reveal the thoughts of Medea at the opening of Book Four?

5. To whom are the Islands of the Brygoi dedicated to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hera seek out Kypris (Aphrodite) to help Jason's quest?

2. Why do Jason and Medea have to go see Kirke?

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

4. What precaution does Aietes give to Jason about the challenge?

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

6. Why does Medea devise a plan to kill Apsyrtos?

7. What happens that leads Mopsos to believe that Jason will be successful in meeting Aietes's challenge?

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

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

10. Why does Hera like Jason so much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the men fear different aspects of their journey. The men find the courage to speak about their fears. What fears do the men of the Argo have? Why do they have these fears? How do the fears of the men affect the outcome of the immediate challenge that they face?

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

Choose one of the following characters and write an analysis: Hercales, Tiphys, or Argos. What characteristics do they have that makes them heroes? Why is their role in the text important? What does the character offer to Jason and his quest?

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