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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four: Homeward Bound.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the people who came to make alliances with the Argonauts since they had beaten the Bebrykians?
(a) Scions.
(b) Lynkoneroes.
(c) Dientiertes.
(d) Mariandynoi.

2. What inanimate object aboard the Argos speaks with a human voice telling them of their punishment for killing Apsyrtos?
(a) The mast.
(b) The steering wheel.
(c) The sails.
(d) An oar.

3. To whose sons does Lykos build a shine to on the Acherousian headlands?
(a) Zeus.
(b) The sons of Tyndareos.
(c) Hercales.
(d) Jason and the Argonauts.

4. What does Phineus tell the Argonauts they must release to make it through their first challenge after leaving him?
(a) A raven.
(b) A dove.
(c) An ox.
(d) An albatross.

5. Who places a grievous fear in Medea's heart regarding her part in helping Jason succeed?
(a) Athena.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Her servant.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the heroes are to arrive at Aietes palace, what does the narrator say they will do if Pelias does not give them the fleece?

2. What type of animal does Kirke use to soak Jason and Medea's hands in blood?

3. How is Jason related to Aietes?

4. Who tells the Argonauts of his fears regarding the journey after successfully traversing the Clashing Rocks?

5. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?

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