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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. Who gave the orders for the men to all pull the Argo into the channel?

2. Who do the men celebrate during their first night at Bebrykian?

3. Whose home was Gyrton?

4. After Jason prays for the safe passage and return of the Argo, what does he throw?

5. What name does Phineus call Zeus by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What must the Argonauts do to ensure that they make it through the Clashing Rocks?

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

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

9. What does Jason tell the Argonauts to do when they reach Colchis?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the irony behind the fact that a blind man, Phineus, would know of the path that the Argonauts must take to obtain the Golden Fleece?

Essay Topic 2

One major theme of the story is that of a journey. While one main journey is undertaken, many different paths must be chosen along the way. Discuss the different journeys that are taken throughout the story.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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