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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Ares, Herakles, Ausklepios, and Pan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a tribute, which Greek historian attributes the "Hymn to Apollo" to Homer?
(a) Thucydides.
(b) Ephorus.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Aethlius.

2. What invocation to Dionysus ends the third hymn?
(a) Girl-crazy lion.
(b) Girl-crazy goat.
(c) Wild, noisy lion.
(d) Wild, noisy goat.

3. What was the syallabic script used by the Greeks in the late Bronze Age?
(a) Linear D.
(b) Linear A.
(c) Linear C.
(d) Linear B.

4. What does Hermes steal from Apollo?
(a) A group of horses.
(b) A herd of cattle.
(c) A group of oxen.
(d) A herd of sheep.

5. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?
(a) To gain knowledge from Dionysus.
(b) To destroy Dionysus.
(c) To hold Dionysus for ransom.
(d) To release Dionysus on the next island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following epics was composed by Homer?

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

3. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?

4. What century did the Ancient Greeks begin to use the alphabetic script?

5. In the poet's opinion, how do Earth's blessings manifest themselves in males?

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