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

2. When does Aphrodite say that Aeneas, the child she has with Anchises, will be able to return to earth?
(a) When he is ten years old.
(b) When he is five years old.
(c) When he is eight years old.
(d) When he is one year old.

3. What is the judgment that Hermes receives?
(a) He must grant Apollo three wishes.
(b) He must return the stolen animals to Apollo.
(c) He must apologize to Apollo.
(d) He can keep the stolen animals.

4. What type of armor does Ares have, according to the poet?
(a) Gold.
(b) Pewter.
(c) Silver.
(d) Bronze.

5. How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises?
(a) Deceitful.
(b) Elaborate.
(c) Manipulative.
(d) Simple.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hermes steal from Apollo?

3. In The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet refer to the Earth as?

4. As described by the poet, what kind of wings do Castor and Pollux use to shoot across the sky?

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

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