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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. What type of hide does Argos wear as he came to meet Jason?
(a) Elk.
(b) Bull.
(c) Lion.
(d) Bear.

2. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?
(a) Oat-grains.
(b) Soybeans.
(c) Barley-grains.
(d) Wheat-grains.

3. What goddess allows Sthenelos to watch the Agro pass before his tomb?
(a) Hera.
(b) Aega.
(c) Castalia.
(d) Persephone.

4. What does the dragon, who guards the fleece, fail to do?
(a) Breathe fire.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Roar.
(d) Hear, it is deaf.

5. Who does Orpheus marry?
(a) Cheiron.
(b) Oeagrus.
(c) Aeson.
(d) Pandora.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal speaks to Jason and Moposos to tell them of the plan for Jason to meet Medea?

2. Why does Jason say that their hopes of returning safely to Hellas are slim?

3. While the heroes are on the way to Magnesian Pagasai, what does the text compare the heroes to?

4. Who rules over Eleans?

5. Who does Lykos send on with the Argonauts on their journey?

(see the answer key)

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