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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what coast does Jason travel to to meet the Argo?

2. Which goddess helped Jason to get the Argos?

3. Who is the father of Polyphemus?

4. What goddess keeps Zetes and Kalias from killing the Harpies?

5. What items do the men, while preparing to ready the Argo, lay out on a rock?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do the Argonauts first choose as their leader and what does that man say?

2. What punishment does Phineus receive for angering Zeus?

3. Who does Tiphys credit with the safe passage of the Argo through the Crashing Rocks?

4. Why do Idmon and Idas begin to fight prior to setting sail from Hellas?

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

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

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

8. What does Jason's mother say she wishes would happen before Jason leaves on his voyage?

9. What does Idmon tell the Argonauts prior to them leaving on their voyage?

10. What does Amykos say is the punishment for refusing to partake in a boxing match against him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the men take heart in the prophecies and omens that they are shown. Chose one of the omens or prophecies and discuss the importance of it to the men. Why is the omen important? What is the message of the prophecy? What does it say about the men's trust in Fate? Does the prophecy or omen give the men courage?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice is another major theme in the story of Jason and the golden fleece. Find at least three examples where a sacrifice was made, explain why the sacrifice was important, and the outcome of the sacrifice. (Sacrifice here is speaking to personal sacrifice, not a sacrifice made to the gods.)

Essay Topic 3

In what ways do you think Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece was more about Jason's evolving character than the request of a king? What does Jason learn about himself? About others? Why could this be considered the more important quest?

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