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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Artemis's dancing described in the hymn?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Balanced.
(c) Graceful.
(d) Consistent.

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

3. According to The Third Hymn to Dionysus, why is Dionysus raised in secrecy?
(a) To protect his identity.
(b) To teach him various skills.
(c) To prevent him from discovering his parents.
(d) To protect him from Hera.

4. Which argument does the poet describe in The Hymn to Dionysus?
(a) The argument between Dionysus, the helmsman, and the captain.
(b) The argument between Dionysus and the helmsman.
(c) The argument between Dionysus and the captain.
(d) The argument between the helmsman and the captain.

5. What is the length of the longest hymn?
(a) Fifty eight lines.
(b) Two hundred and eighty lines.
(c) Five hundred and eighty lines.
(d) Twenty eight lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument is Artemis known for using?

2. In what way does the author describe how Earth's blessings manifest themselves in females?

3. In summarizing The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet suggest follows the manifestation of Earth's blessings?

4. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?

5. What is the purpose of the first hymn to Artemis?

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