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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hymns to the Earth, Artemis, Hera, and the Mother of the Gods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the first hymn to Hera praise her for?
(a) Her eminence and mercifulness.
(b) Her eminence, mercifulness, and glory.
(c) Her eminence and glory.
(d) Her mercifulness and glory.

2. Which one of the following is not a well known recurrent theme of Ancient Greek literature?
(a) Ignorance of the future.
(b) The inevitable nature of old age.
(c) The uncertainty of life.
(d) Ignorance of the past.

3. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?
(a) Humans and nature, but not animals.
(b) Humans and animals, but not nature.
(c) Humans, animals, and nature.
(d) Animals and nature, but not humans.

4. In what way does the author describe how Earth's blessings manifest themselves in females?
(a) Warmth.
(b) Tenderness.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Courage.

5. In the opinion of the author, how does Hera's power compare to the influence of her husband?
(a) It is less powerful.
(b) It is less powerful in some ways, and more powerful in other ways.
(c) It is more powerful.
(d) It is equal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the length of the shortest hymn?

2. According to the hymn, where does Artemis dance?

3. According to the most recent study included in the Introduction, what period are the longer hymns from?

4. What instrument is Artemis known for using?

5. How many songs are used to compose the Homeric Hymns?

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