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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?
(a) Reckless.
(b) Abandoned.
(c) Rogue.
(d) Lost.

2. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She scolds him.

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

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

5. Which god did the Homeridae feature in their preludes?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Neptune.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many songs are used to compose the Homeric Hymns?

2. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?

3. Which argument does the poet describe in The Hymn to Dionysus?

4. What is Artemis's skill?

5. What fruit do the leaves sprout as Dionysus remains on the sailing ship?

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