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

2. In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force?
(a) Strengthened.
(b) Magnificent.
(c) Superior.
(d) Sheer.

3. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?
(a) Most loyal men.
(b) All loyal men.
(c) Most just men.
(d) All just men.

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

5. Who is believed to be Herakles's father?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Ares.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Hermes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hermes's mother discover that he has been up to no good?

2. What characteristic does the hymn point out about Hephaistos?

3. How does the first Hymn to Dionysus conclude?

4. According to The Third Hymn to Dionysus, why is Dionysus raised in secrecy?

5. Where does Herakles eventually live?

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