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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Hephaistos, Poseidon, Zeus and the Muses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poet's opinion, how do Earth's blessings manifest themselves in males?
(a) Ambition.
(b) Might.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Fortitude.

2. How is Zeus described by the poet in The Hymn to Zeus?
(a) The most popular of all.
(b) The strongest of all.
(c) The most famous of all.
(d) The most remembered of all.

3. What prayer does the poet make in The Hymn to Poseidon?
(a) For strong winds on the sails of ships.
(b) For the safety of sailors and ships.
(c) For good weather over the seas.
(d) For the brief trips of sailors.

4. Who jumps overboard after Dionysus's transformation?
(a) The entire crew except for the helmsman.
(b) No one.
(c) The entire crew.
(d) The entire crew except for the captain.

5. In summarizing The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet suggest follows the manifestation of Earth's blessings?
(a) Health and wealth.
(b) Health and fortune.
(c) Health, fortune, and wealth.
(d) Fortune and wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the men live that Hephaistos represents in the hymn?

2. How does The Hymn to Ares end?

3. What is the general tone of The Hymn to Zeus?

4. What fruit do the leaves sprout as Dionysus remains on the sailing ship?

5. What job did Hephaistos have, according to the hymn?

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