Jason And The Quest For The Golden Fleece
This quiz is about the hardships Jason encounters after he returns to Iolcus.
- 1.
What crime did Medea commit to get punished by the angry gods?
- A.
She forgot to sacrifice to one of the gods.
- B.
She killed her brother.
- C.
She tricked Pelias's daughters to boil him alive.
- D.
She insulted the gods by saying she was better than them.
Correct Answer
C. She tricked Pelias's daughters to boil him alive.Explanation
Medea committed the crime of tricking Pelias's daughters to boil him alive. This act of revenge was her way of punishing Pelias for betraying her and her husband Jason. By manipulating his daughters into believing that she could restore their father's youth, Medea convinced them to kill him in a gruesome manner. This heinous crime brought upon the wrath of the angry gods, leading to her subsequent punishment.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where did Jason die?
- A.
Iolcus
- B.
Corinth
- C.
Colchis
- D.
Thessaly
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B. CorinthExplanation
Jason died in Corinth.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What killed Jason?
- A.
The bulls killed him
- B.
The sacred oak prow killed him
- C.
King Pelias
- D.
The dragon killed him
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B. The sacred oak prow killed himExplanation
According to the given options, the sacred oak prow killed Jason. This suggests that the sacred oak prow was responsible for causing Jason's death.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where was the golden fleece hung
- A.
In the kingdom of Iolcus
- B.
Apollo's temple in Delphi
- C.
In Corinth
- D.
Returned to Colchis
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B. Apollo's temple in DelphiExplanation
In Greek mythology, the golden fleece was hung in Apollo's temple in Delphi. The golden fleece was a symbol of power and authority, and it was believed to possess magical properties. Delphi was considered a sacred site dedicated to Apollo, the god of prophecy, and it was a place where people sought guidance and wisdom. Hanging the golden fleece in Apollo's temple would have been a way to honor the god and showcase the fleece's significance.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who did Jason marry after Medea?
- A.
The princess of Corinth
- B.
Circe
- C.
Ariadne
- D.
One of King Pelias's daughters
Correct Answer
A. The princess of CorinthExplanation
Jason married the princess of Corinth after Medea. This is evident from the given options where the princess of Corinth is listed as one of the choices. The question is asking about Jason's marriage after Medea, and the correct answer indicates that he married the princess of Corinth.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What promise did Jason break that caused his misery?
- A.
To make Medea his queen and love her to his dying day.
- B.
To complete his quest to please the gods.
- C.
To regain the throne back for his father.
- D.
To save his city from a beast.
Correct Answer
A. To make Medea his queen and love her to his dying day.Explanation
Jason broke his promise to make Medea his queen and love her to his dying day. This caused his misery because Medea, who had sacrificed everything for him, felt betrayed and sought revenge. She killed their children and caused Jason to lose everything he held dear, ultimately leading to his downfall and misery.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How did Medea take revenge on Jason?
- A.
Demolished his home town.
- B.
Planted dragons teeth all throughout the town.
- C.
Making him suffer miserably for eternity.
- D.
By killing his new bride.
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D. By killing his new bride.Explanation
Medea took revenge on Jason by killing his new bride. This act not only caused immense pain and grief to Jason but also destroyed his hopes of a happy marriage. By targeting someone he loved deeply, Medea ensured that Jason would suffer emotionally and be haunted by the loss for the rest of his life.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How did Medea disappear?
- A.
She fell through a yawning crevice.
- B.
By sea foam.
- C.
She wasted away.
- D.
In a carriage pulled by two dragons.
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D. In a carriage pulled by two dragons.Explanation
Medea disappeared in a carriage pulled by two dragons. This suggests that she used a supernatural means of transportation to vanish. The use of dragons implies a powerful and mythical element to her disappearance. It is likely that Medea possessed magical abilities or had access to magical resources, allowing her to escape in such a extraordinary manner.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In what did Medea disappear in?
- A.
A Dark Cloud
- B.
The mist
- C.
Into Nothing
- D.
In to the Forest
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A. A Dark CloudExplanation
Medea disappeared in a dark cloud. This suggests that she vanished or became hidden within a cloud that was dark in color. The use of a dark cloud implies a sense of mystery and concealment, as the darkness obscures visibility and makes it difficult to see or track her whereabouts.Rate this question:
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