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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the slaves, maidservants, Jason, and his mother all gather together in his home?
(a) Jason's mother is dying.
(b) A child is being born.
(c) Jason's father is dying.
(d) To bid Jason farewell.

2. Who is Jason's mother?
(a) Minyas.
(b) Pagasai.
(c) Boreas.
(d) Alkimede.

3. What does Jason ask his mother to do when he leaves for the Argos?
(a) Come with him to the docks.
(b) Offer a beast as sacrifice to the gods.
(c) Sing praises to the gods.
(d) Stay in the house.

4. After the men had placed the Argo in the water, what was the first task men needed to be assigned to?
(a) Rowing-bench seats.
(b) Deck watch shifts.
(c) Steering schedules.
(d) Sleeping schedules.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving Bebrykian, upon what shores do the Argonauts land?

2. In what art is Mopsus skilled?

3. What name does Phineus call Zeus by?

4. Who gave Akastos the cloak that he is wearing upon the Argo?

5. Who is the "god of the shore"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Argonauts wish that Hercales would have accompanied them to Amykos's land?

2. Why does Jason tell his mother not to grieve?

3. What happens to make the Harpies go away and leave Phineus alone forever?

4. Why is Phineus happy to see the Argonauts?

5. What happens to Amykos during his boxing match with Polydeukes?

6. What do the Argonauts do to set a trap for the Harpies?

7. Why have the women of Sintian killed the entire male population of the island?

8. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

9. Prior to leaving Hellas on their journey, what do the Argonauts sacrifice to Apollo?

10. What does Amykos require of all men who try to leave his lands?

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