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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As stated in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the mother of Dionysus?
(a) Hera.
(b) Dione.
(c) Maia.
(d) Semele.

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

4. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?
(a) The first hymn is not about Artemis.
(b) The first hymn is shorter.
(c) The first hymn does not mention Artemis by name.
(d) The first hymn is longer.

5. What is the Earth praised for in the first hymn?
(a) Her commitment.
(b) Her sacredness.
(c) Her strength.
(d) Her loyalty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?

2. As explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite, how was Aphrodite born?

3. What does Anchises do after his affair with Aphrodite?

4. What is the length of the longest hymn?

5. Along with his feats of strength, which one of the following is also discussed in The Hymn to Herakles?

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