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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 is Kirke doing when the Argonauts find her?

2. What goddess does Medea invoke while approaching the guardian dragon?

3. On the island of Aithalia, what objects do the Argonauts use to wipe their sweat?

4. What does Jason place over the fleece to keep it safe?

5. What does Medea say she will do to the bulls of the challenge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Medea ask of her maids in regard to her plan to help Jason?

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

3. What does it take for Kypris to convince Eros to bewitch Medea?

4. Why do the Argonauts think that Jason should not protect Medea?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens to ensure that the Argonauts know the path they are to take back to Hellas?

10. Why does Medea decide to go to Jason and flee her father's lands?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in the story are ruled by jealousy and selfishness. Choose two characters from the text and discuss the consequences of their jealousy and selfishness.

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

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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