The Quest for the Golden Fleece - Hamilton

Which of the following is NOT true about Jason?  

• A He is a prince from Greece.
• B King Aeetes is his uncle.
• C In Greek mythology, he is a hero. 
• D He is leader of the Argonauts.

Jason's uncle; stole Jason's throne; told by an oracle to beware anyone whom he saw with one sandal; sent Jason on quest for Golden Fleece; killed.

• Pelias

• Phrixus

• Lemnos

• Phineus

Argo is the name of the ship that sailed to find the Golden Fleece

• True

• False

An "armour bearer" for Hercules who was very dear to him; was seduced by nymphs and was seen no more; Hercules went mad and would not stop looking for him, and as a result, the Argo set sail without Hercules

• Jason

• Pelias

• Apsyrtus

• Hylas

Phineus is an old prophet; offended Zeus by being too generous with his prophecies; his torment by the Harpies was ended by Boreas' sons

• True

• False

Jason and his men help the old and blind King Phineas by _____.

• giving him money

• showing him where to find his things

• fighting the Harpies

Frightful flying creatures with hooked beaks and claws who always left behind them a loathsome stench; called "the hounds of Zeus"; swooped down and defiled the food, leaving it so foul that no one could bear to be near it, much less eat it

• Harpies

• Sirens

• Charybdis

• Nephele's children

Strange island where only women lived; first stop by Argonauts, helped Argonauts and gave many gifts including food, wine and garments

• Lemnos

• Phineus

• Colchis

• Charybdis

Charbydis is a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla; where the sea forever sprouted and roared and the furious waves mounting up touched the very sky

• True

• False

The country of the Golden Fleece

• Colchis

• Phrixus

• Phineus

• Pellas