Wordlywise 14E

Wordlywise 14E

Jason and the Golden Fleece

Multiple Choice

Why was Pelias unable to find the little boy, Jason?

• He was blind.

• He as kidnapped by a centaur.

• Jason's mother had smuggled him out of the palace.

• He had run away.

Multiple Choice

Why is it likely that Jason's mother did not have respect for Pelias?

• She thinks he stole money.

• She disrespects all Greeks.

• She thinks all kings are evil.

• She believes Pelias killed her husband.

Multiple Choice

How did Pelias show cunning?

• He tricked Jason into making a dangerous trip.

• He brought back the Golden Fleece himself.

• He gave good advice to his nephew.

• Everyone respected him.

Multiple Choice

Why did Jason return to the palace?

• To vow allegiance to Pelias.

• To claim his place on the throne.

• To ask Pelias for a job.

• He had no place to live.

Multiple Choice

What was the greatest danger while sailing into the Black Sea?

• You couldn't see where you were going because the sea was black.

• There were many sea monsters,

• There were many jagged rocks, which could sink the boat.

• There was a big storm.

Multiple Choice

What did Pelias hope would happen when his nephew agreed to make the trip?

• That he would bring back the Golden Fleece.

• That he would not make it back alive.

• That he would make it back safely.

• That he would have a fun adventure.

Multiple Choice

Who was responsible for stealing the Golden Fleece

• Pelias

• Jason's mom

• Jason

• Colchis

Multiple Choice

How did Medea use her magic power to help Jason?

• She made the dragon doze.

• She shrunk the dragon.

• She made the dragon disappear.

• She made the dragon kind.