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Jason and the Golden Fleece Test Multiple Choice ______1. Who were Helle and Phrixus’ parents?

______2. Who mated with Poseidon and gave birth to Pelias?

______3. Who was the King of Colchis who was given to care for the golden fleece?

______4. What did Queen Ino do to ensure Phrixus and Helle would perish?

______5. How does Helle die?

______6. Who was Jason’s father and who usurped the throne from the rightful king?

______7. Who raised and educated Jason?

______7. How are Jason and Pelias related?

______8. Upon Jason’s return home, who does he help and what does he lose?

______9. What did Jason ask Pelias for?

Multiple Choice ______10 What was the name of the ship Jason sailed on ?

______11. Which of the following famous Greeks sailed on Jason’s crew?

______12. On their journey, who was the one Greek hero who did not finish the journey?

______13. What task did Pelias give to Jason?

______14. Pelias kills all of Aeson’s bloodline, but initially not Aeson himself. What does he does with Aeson?

______15. Who was shot by Cupid in this myth?

______16. How does Jason get the golden Fleece for Pelias?

______17. What article of clothing does Medea poison and who is it meant for?

______18. How did Jason die?

______19. How does Medea leave in the end?

______20. Who recorded this myth and preserved it?

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Jason and the Golden Fleece Test

Short answer. Answer the following prompts in complete sentences. Who had an undying hated for Pelias and why? (5) ______

List the Four tasks that King Aeetes demanded of Jason to obtain the Golden Fleece (8) 1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______

In what ways did Medea help Jason in his quest and beyond? (10) (include 3 specific ways she assisted) ______

In all how many people did Medea kill; name them and explain. (5) This answer can vary according to your reasoning. ______BONUS: