The Homeric Hymns Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Homeric Hymns Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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

2. 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 and fortune.
(c) Fortune and wealth.
(d) Health, fortune, and wealth.

3. Based on the hymn, how did the men that Hephaistos represents live?
(a) Like servants.
(b) Like animals.
(c) In poverty.
(d) Lavishly.

4. Which one of the following is not included by the poet in the list of people that the Muses favor?
(a) Bards.
(b) Singers.
(c) Poets.
(d) Philosophers.

5. What does Hermes use to enable him to fly as he disguises his theft?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Winds.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Apollo give to Hermes towards the end of the first hymn?

2. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?

3. At the conclusion of the first hymn, how is Hermes described?

4. What is the Earth praised for in the first hymn?

5. What name is Herakles also known as?

(see the answer key)

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