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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. What is the name of the girl who keeps her flock by the marshes of Peneios?

2. As darkness brought on the first night at Bebrykian, what sounds kept many from sleeping?

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

4. How many challenges does the son of Leto say the men will face on their journey?

5. From what goddess do the Amazon women descend from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zetes question Phineus about the Argonauts' involvement with the prophecy?

2. Why are the Argonauts chosen to sail with Jason?

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

4. Why was Phineus being punished by Zeus?

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

6. What is the history of Orpheus?

7. After Phineus finds out that the Harpes are gone forever, what does he wish for?

8. What song does Orpheus sing to stop Idmon and Idas from fighting?

9. Why is the land where Sthenelos's tomb resides called "Lyre"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the men fear different aspects of their journey. The men find the courage to speak about their fears. What fears do the men of the Argo have? Why do they have these fears? How do the fears of the men affect the outcome of the immediate challenge that they face?

Essay Topic 2

What makes Jason and the Golden Fleece an epic poem? What characteristics are included in an epic poem? Which of the characteristics of epic poetry can you find?

Essay Topic 3

Compared to other religions, the deities of Greek mythology seem more human like. Discuss some of the human qualities these gods exhibit.

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