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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. Whose "ploughland" does Aietes plow with the bronze-hoofed bulls?

2. On the third day at sea, who does Medea say an offering needs to be made to?

3. How is Argos related to Medea?

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

5. What color do the eyes of a Colchian glitter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Jason and Medea have to go see Kirke?

2. Describe the four springs that flow from Aietes's palace.

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

4. What does Aietes threaten his people with after he finds out that Jason has Medea?

5. Why is Erato called Erato?

6. What did Aeites have Hephaistos make for his palace?

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

8. What does it take for Kypris to convince Eros to bewitch Medea?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Given the way that Medea is described in the text, what is ironic about what she brings about through the actions of others. Is Medea evil?

Essay Topic 2

In many ways, mythology parallels some current religions. Discuss some similarities between the stories of Greek mythology and some modern religions.

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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