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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymn to Demeter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the poet describe the cowardice he would like to "shake off" in The Hymn to Ares?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Daunting.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Irrational.

2. Based on the information provided in their hymn, what do the Muses influence?
(a) Music, and dance, but not poetry or history.
(b) Music, dance, and poetry, but not history.
(c) Music, history, and poetry, but not dance.
(d) Music, history, dance, and poetry.

3. What does the first hymn to Hera praise her for?
(a) Her eminence, mercifulness, and glory.
(b) Her mercifulness and glory.
(c) Her eminence and mercifulness.
(d) Her eminence and glory.

4. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?
(a) The eighth and second.
(b) The eighth and fourth.
(c) The twelfth and seventh.
(d) The twelfth and ninth.

5. According to The Hymn to Pan, what animal makes up the lower half of Pan, who is known for nature and wild music?
(a) A goat.
(b) A lion.
(c) A zebra.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?

2. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?

3. What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?

4. Which one of the following was Poseidon also known for?

5. According to the hymn, where does Artemis dance?

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