The Homeric Hymns Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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The Homeric Hymns Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What century did the Ancient Greeks begin to use the alphabetic script?
(a) First.
(b) Second.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Fifth.

2. How is Apollo's birth described?
(a) Troublesome.
(b) Problematic.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Labored.

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

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

5. According to the poet, what type of sign is the monthly occurrence of a full moon?
(a) An assurance.
(b) A confirmation.
(c) A troubling sign.
(d) A sign for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises?

2. Which one of the following is not included by the poet in the list of people that the Muses favor?

3. Who is judging Hermes for his crimes?

4. According to The Hymn to Delian Apollo, who hates the island of Delos?

5. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?

(see the answer key)

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