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"Jason and the Argonauts" (1963) Quiz

As there are no quizzes on this entertaining film yet, I thought I'd create one. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by weeblandbob. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
weeblandbob

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,635

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
906

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (9/10), Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 82 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where must Jason go to find the Golden Fleece? Hint

New Zealand

Crete

Sparta

Colchis

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which city was Jason born in? Hint

Thessaly

Sparta

Athens

Thebes

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Zeus, Hera may help Jason the same amount of times that Jason's sister called out to the Goddess. How many times is this? Hint

Five

Four

Three

Ten

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jason gathers a vast amount of heroes together to form the Argonauts. Which of these Greek heroes does not feature in the film as one of the Argonauts? Hint

Polydeuces

Castor

Hercules

Atalanta

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Question 5 of 10

5. Niall MacGinnis, a stalwart of historical and mythical film productions, appears in a supporting role in the film. Who does he play? Hint

Hercules

Argos

Zeus

Phineas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hercules' companion, Hylas, meets an unfortunate end on the island guarded by Talos. How does he die? Hint

He is hacked to death

He is shot with a poisoned arrow

He is crushed

He is burned alive

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Question 7 of 10

7. Medea, Jason's love interest, is a high priestess. Who does she worship? Hint

Hecate

Athena

Janus

Artemis

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Jason reaches his destination, he is betrayed by one of his Argonauts. Which one has turned against him? Hint

Polydeuces

Acastus

Euphaemus

Lynceus

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the final battle scene Jason comes up against the "Children of the Hydra's Teeth", and the Argonauts who fight alongside him lose their lives. How many were there, excluding Jason? Hint

Three

Five

Four

Two

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Question 10 of 10

10. Special effects guru and monster-master Ray Harryhausen is responsible for the creatures encountered in the film. Which of these is not one of the creatures featured? Hint

Minotaur

Harpy

Hydra

Skeleton warrior

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where must Jason go to find the Golden Fleece?

Answer: Colchis

According to Jason, Colchis is on the other side of the world. Sparta and Crete were both part of the Greek Empire.

2. Which city was Jason born in?

Answer: Thessaly

Jason was smuggled out of his home city in Greece when the ambitious King Pelias invaded the city to further his domain.

3. According to Zeus, Hera may help Jason the same amount of times that Jason's sister called out to the Goddess. How many times is this?

Answer: Five

Jason uses up these five calls for help fairly quickly, although the first time he does not realise that Hera is helping him.

4. Jason gathers a vast amount of heroes together to form the Argonauts. Which of these Greek heroes does not feature in the film as one of the Argonauts?

Answer: Atalanta

Atalanta is a female, and despite being a prominent crew member in the legends, there are no women aboard in the film until Medea is rescued.

5. Niall MacGinnis, a stalwart of historical and mythical film productions, appears in a supporting role in the film. Who does he play?

Answer: Zeus

Niall MacGinnis also appeared in "Knights of the Round Table", "Helen of Troy", "Alexander the Great" and "Sword of Sherwood Forest", amongst many other films.

6. Hercules' companion, Hylas, meets an unfortunate end on the island guarded by Talos. How does he die?

Answer: He is crushed

The bronze Titan Talos lands on Hylas, crushing him underneath. Hercules abandons the voyage, remaining on the island to search for Hylas.

7. Medea, Jason's love interest, is a high priestess. Who does she worship?

Answer: Hecate

Hecate is a complex goddess of Greek mythology whose duty was to guard a sacred crossroad. She is usually depicted with three heads and bodies so that she may face each direction of the crossroad at the same time.

8. When Jason reaches his destination, he is betrayed by one of his Argonauts. Which one has turned against him?

Answer: Acastus

Acastus is the son of King Pelias, who gave him the task of travelling with the Argonauts to monitor Jason's progress. As Pelias was afraid Jason may return with the fleece, Acastus was told to kill Jason along the way.

9. In the final battle scene Jason comes up against the "Children of the Hydra's Teeth", and the Argonauts who fight alongside him lose their lives. How many were there, excluding Jason?

Answer: Two

Only two Argonauts help Jason in the fight, Castor and Phalerus. Argos is entrusted with the Fleece and returns with Medea to the ship.

10. Special effects guru and monster-master Ray Harryhausen is responsible for the creatures encountered in the film. Which of these is not one of the creatures featured?

Answer: Minotaur

There is no minotaur in the film, although Harryhausen did create one in one of the Sinbad films.

Source: Author weeblandbob

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