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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Athena and Hestia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the father of Dionysus?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Ares.

2. According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become?
(a) A great writer.
(b) A great warrior.
(c) A great philosopher.
(d) A great poet.

3. When is Anchises bewitched by Aphrodite's beauty?
(a) Two days after they meet.
(b) One week after they meet.
(c) Immediately.
(d) Three days after they meet.

4. Based on the ancient myths, what is known to happen when mortals have affairs with immortals?
(a) It can lead to chaos.
(b) It can lead to tragedy.
(c) It can lead to confusion.
(d) It can lead to destruction.

5. How is Hestia's presence described in the Hymns to Hestia?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Eternal.
(c) Overwhelming.
(d) Comforting.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in the hymn, how did the witnesses of Athena's birth respond to the event?

2. What is the last command that Aphrodite has for Anchises?

3. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?

4. What does the poet ask to be blessed with at the conclusion of the final Hymn to Athena?

5. How many hymns are there to Athena?

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