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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Medea, during her dream, does not think that Jason is there for the fleece. What does her dream tell her he is there for?
(a) To overthrow her father.
(b) To marry her.
(c) To kill her father.
(d) To steal the bulls.

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

3. Who protects Jason and the others as they walk to Aietes' palace?
(a) Hera.
(b) Hestia.
(c) Bia.
(d) Athena.

4. Who asks Athena about a possible plan to insure the Argonauts success?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Hera.

5. What is Kirke doing when the Argonauts find her?
(a) Crying.
(b) Purifying her head.
(c) Weaving a robe.
(d) Collecting blood.

6. Why does Chalkiope go to Medea's room in the midst of her trying to come up with a plan to gain Medea's help for Jason?
(a) Medea is crying.
(b) She hears Medea screaming.
(c) Medea has asked for her.
(d) She hears Aietes planning on sending Medea away.

7. Whose palace does Athena go to to ask for help for Jason's quest?
(a) Kypris.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Urania.
(d) Posedion.

8. Who devises a plan regarding the continuation of the voyage after the battle with the Colchians?
(a) Medea.
(b) Jason.
(c) Aiakos.
(d) Peleus.

9. Whose scepter does Jason take with him to speak to Aietes in regard to the fleece?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Tyche.
(c) Helios.
(d) Erinyes.

10. Why does Aietes beleive that Jason has come from Hellas?
(a) To marry his queen.
(b) To steal his daughter.
(c) To gain his throne.
(d) To get the fleece.

11. How many daughters does Aietes have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

12. What kind of tears does Medea weep during the night after she agrees to help Jason?
(a) Tears of fear.
(b) Tears of dishonor.
(c) Tears of pity.
(d) Tears of joy.

13. What gift do the Argonauts give to the Hylleans?
(a) A robe of gold.
(b) A supply of fresh-water fish.
(c) A barrel of sought after wine.
(d) A tripod of Apollo.

14. Who fell from Helios's chariot into the waters of Eridanos?
(a) Mania.
(b) Nereids.
(c) Phaethon.
(d) Pheme.

15. What herb does Medea use on the dragon?
(a) Juniper.
(b) Rosemary.
(c) Mint.
(d) Eucalyptus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gods does Aietes call to as Jason and the Argonauts flee from Aietes's land?

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

3. How is Argos related to Medea?

4. Who does Hera ask to watch for Medea and Jason's leave from Kirke's house?

5. Who is Kirke the sister of?

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