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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to the Sun, Moon and the Dioscuri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Artemis's skill?
(a) Fighting wars.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Speed.
(d) Singing.

2. Who jumps overboard after Dionysus's transformation?
(a) The entire crew except for the captain.
(b) No one.
(c) The entire crew.
(d) The entire crew except for the helmsman.

3. In The Hymn to the Moon, what analogy is made to the moon?
(a) A shooting star.
(b) A piece of cheese.
(c) A bright wedge.
(d) A chariot.

4. What does the poet ask to be blessed with at the conclusion of the final Hymn to Athena?
(a) Happiness and knowledge.
(b) Good luck and happiness.
(c) Happiness and fortune.
(d) Good luck and wealth.

5. 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 is longer.
(d) The first hymn does not mention Artemis by name.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What job did Hephaistos have, according to the hymn?

3. According to The Hymn to Pan, what animal makes up the lower half of Pan, who is known for nature and wild music?

4. What is Hades's nickname?

5. What does the poet pray for at the end of The Hymn to Herakles?

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