The Quest of Jason and the Argonauts Quiz

Why did Jason embark on the quest for the Golden Fleece?

• To prove his worth as a warrior

• To claim his right to the throne of Iolcus

• To win the heart of Medea

• For the adventure of exploring unknown lands

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Who was the leader of the Argonauts?

• Heracles

• Orpheus

• Jason

• Theseus

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Which of the following was NOT a member of the Argo's crew?

• Atalanta

• Achilles

• Castor

• Pollux

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What role did Medea play in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece?

• She was the guardian of the fleece

• She provided the Argonauts with a map

• She helped Jason overcome the challenges to obtain the fleece

• She was an enemy who tried to stop them

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Which challenge did the Argonauts NOT face during their quest?

• Sowing the dragon's teeth

• Fighting the Harpies

• Crossing the Clashing Rocks

• Escaping the Sirens

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How did the Argonauts manage to pass through the Clashing Rocks?

• By waiting for the rocks to naturally separate

• By using a magical spell from Medea

• By sending a dove through first to trigger the rocks

• By rowing with all their might to speed through

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What was the ultimate fate of the Argo upon the return journey?

• It was destroyed by a storm

• It was turned into a constellation

• It was preserved in a temple as a sacred relic

• It was lost and never found

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Which god or goddess provided assistance to Jason and the Argonauts?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hera

• Apollo

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What was the outcome of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece?

• He was betrayed by Medea and never returned home

• He successfully brought the fleece to Iolcus but was denied the throne

• He became king and ruled peacefully for many years

• He returned the fleece but lost favor with the gods

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How did Medea help Jason in the task of sowing the dragon's teeth?

• By giving him a potion to make him invincible

• By telling him how to avoid the warriors that sprang from the ground

• By putting the dragon to sleep herself

• By sowing the teeth for him

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