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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Jason and Medea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many days do the Argonauts mourn the death of their fellow sailor (the one who perishes from a boar attack)?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 3 days.

2. Whose "fate" do the men, of the Argo, grieve about (prior to their leaving Hellas)?
(a) Hercales.
(b) Idmon.
(c) Pytho.
(d) Ankaios.

3. In what art is Mopsus skilled?
(a) The art of sculpture.
(b) The god's art.
(c) The seer's art.
(d) The art of iron.

4. Which goddess causes Medea to change her mind about killing herself?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

5. To whom did the Amazon queens have a shine built?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hera.
(c) Demeter.
(d) Ares.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jason wish the crew to offer a sacrifice to before they begin their journey?

2. How many men, from the Assyrian territory, join the Argonauts

3. From what weapon's wound does Sthenelos die?

4. To whom does Phineus lose his eyesight to?

5. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?

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