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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fruit do the leaves sprout as Dionysus remains on the sailing ship?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Apples.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Oranges.

2. How does the first Hymn to Dionysus conclude?
(a) With a praise.
(b) With a prediction.
(c) With a song.
(d) With a question.

3. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?
(a) Humans, animals, and nature.
(b) Humans and animals, but not nature.
(c) Animals and nature, but not humans.
(d) Humans and nature, but not animals.

4. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?
(a) A secret mountain.
(b) A secret cave.
(c) A secret island.
(d) A secret fortress.

5. How is Artemis's skill described in the second hymn?
(a) Neither powerful nor remorseless.
(b) Remorseless, but not powerful.
(c) Powerful, but not remorseless.
(d) Powerful and remorseless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the first hymn to Artemis?

2. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?

3. What type of nourishment of humanity does the Earth have according to the first hymn?

4. According to The Third Hymn to Dionysus, why is Dionysus raised in secrecy?

5. In the poet's opinion, how do Earth's blessings manifest themselves in males?

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