Chapter 24 Questions Flashcards
What is another term for the Argonauts? A. the Epigoni B. the Men of Aea C. the Minyae D. the Spartoi
C. the Minyae (614)
What does the name Aea mean? A. "land" B. "sea" C. "ship" D. "hero"
A. “land” (614)
With whom did Polydeuces have to compete in a boxing match? A. Phineus B. Zetes C. Talus D. Amycus
D. Amycus (618)
Who was the queen of the Lemnian women? A. Hippolyta B. Chalciope C. Hypsipyle D. Antiope
C. Hypsipyle (618)
What poet gives the earliest continuous account of the capture of the fleece and the return journey? A. Pindar B. Homer C. Bacchylides D. Hesiod
A. Pindar (616)
Who mated with Poseidon and gave birth to Pelias? A. Phthia B. Tyro C. Dia D. Hermione
B. Tyro (615)
The name of Nephele, the mother of Phrixus and Helle, means A. daughter of Zeus B. nymph C. cloud D. fast runner
C. Cloud (615)
The name of the king of Colchis who was given care of the golden fleece was: A. Phrixus B. Aeëtes C. Argus D. Athamas
B. Aeëtes (619)
Who usurped the throne from Jason's father, the rightful heir? A. Aeson B. Athamas C. Iolcus D. Pelias
D. Pelias (615)
Jason was educated by: A. Chiron B. Pelias C. Heracles D. Hylas
A. Chiron (615)
How was Jason recognized by the illegitimate king?
A. He was wearing one sandal.
B. He wore the family coat of arms.
C. He resembled his father.
D. He wore a ring left with him as a baby.
A. He was wearing one sandal. (615)
What deity helped Argus build the Argo? A. Hera B. Hermes C. Athena D. Apollo
C. Athena (616)
King Cyzicus and the Doliones: A. tried to deceive Jason B. pursued Jason all the way back to Iolcus C. treated Jason hospitably D. were cannibals
C. treated Jason hospitably (618)
The golden fleece was guarded by a: A. group of snarling dogs B. man-eating boar C. serpent D. group of Amazons
C. Serpent (620)
When Jason arrived to get the Golden Fleece, the king:
A. assigned him a series of impossible tasks
B. tried to poison him
C. gave him the Folden Fleece
D. tried to arrange for him to marry his daughter
A. assigned him a series of impossible tasks (619)