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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. How many times does Medea call out to Phrontis?

2. On the island of Aithalia, what objects do the Argonauts use to wipe their sweat?

3. As soon as Argos finished telling the Argonauts of his plans to help Jason to succeed, what bird flew into his lap?

4. Who, as told in a reflection, did Jason carry across a flooded stream?

5. What herb does Medea use on the dragon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Medea normally do during the day?

2. Why do the Argonauts think that Jason should not protect Medea?

3. What does Kirke have to do to cleanse Jason and Medea of the murder?

4. What challenge does Aietes pose to Jason in exchange for the Golden Fleece?

5. Why does Hera seek out Kypris (Aphrodite) to help Jason's quest?

6. After Jason completes Aietes's challenge, what does Aietes do?

7. What precaution does Aietes give to Jason about the challenge?

8. What does Medea ask of her maids in regard to her plan to help Jason?

9. What plan does Argos have to insure that Jason succeeds at Aietes's challenge?

10. Why does Medea decide to go to Jason and flee her father's lands?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that Jason is a true hero given the treachery and deceit that he used throughout the challenges he faced?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Based upon the text, answer the following questions: What is a hero? What qualities does it take to be a hero? How do heroes prove themselves? Who deems someone a hero?

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