Jason: Birth and Early Adventures Study Questions

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Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.

1. Compare and contrast the mythological version of Chiron to the character in the Percy Jackson series. Also, how is Chiron similar or different from the centaur Firenze from the Harry Potter series?
2. Centaurs are half-human, half-horse, right? So, if you had a chance to transform half of yourself into part of another animal, what animal would you choose and which half of your body would it be? Explain your answer.
3. What is a hero? Explain your answer.
4. How does Hera test Jason? What is she looking for?
5. Pick a hero from a modern adventure movie. Superheroes, action stars, boy wizards... any will do. Compare and contrast the hero to Jason.
6. If Jason were a type of ice cream, what would he be? Why do you think so?
7. Compare and contrast King Pelias to King Eurystheus, the arch-nemesis of Heracles.
8. Why do you think Pelias keeps Aeson alive?
9. What do you think is the most heroic thing that Jason does during his early adventures? Why do you think so?
10. Read the stories of Jason's later adventures. Compare and contrast the way Jason behaves before the fame and glory to how he acts once he's super popular.
11. Compare and contrast Jason to one of his fellow Greek heroes, like Theseus, Heracles, or Perseus.