Jason and the Golden Fleece

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.

When Jason says “I must be stronger than my fear,” he shows he is ______. 

• A physically strong  
• B clever 
• C courageous
• D kind

In Scene 4, how does Aeetes feel when Jason succeeds at defeating the bulls and warriors? 

• He is impressed by Jason’s skills. 
• He is sad about the warriors’ deaths. 
• He is surprised to see the warriors spring up from the plowed field. 
• He is angry that Jason has succeeded, instead of being killed. 

Which line from the play supports your answer to question 3? 

• A “Your eyes tell me you are noble and kind.”
•  B “Aeetes boils with rage as he approaches Jason.” 
• C “Helmets begin to rise from the earth.”
• D “Congratulations. Tonight the Golden Fleece shall be yours.

Because Medea helps Jason, she _________. 

• A angers her father and has to leave home 
• B must give up her magical powers 
• C is celebrated in Colchis with a great feast 
• D is burned by the dragon’s fire 

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Which line from the play supports your answer to question 5? 

• A “It unleashes its 40-foot tongue with a deadly wave of heat.” 
• B “I can never see my family again.” 
• C “Meanwhile, the Argonauts celebrate on the shores of the sea.” 
• D “I have only put it to sleep.”

What does merciless mean in the line “King Pelias is merciless”? 

• A cruel  
• B surprising 
• C forgiving
• D selfish

In Scene 7, Jason tells the Argonauts to quickly grab an oar so they can row away from the angry _________. 

• A Medea 
• B King Aeetes 
• C fire-breathing dragon
• D flying ram