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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Ares, Herakles, Ausklepios, and Pan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the poet ask Ares for?
(a) Courage.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Independence.
(d) Strength.

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

3. Which one of the following is not included in the description of Hermes provided in The Second Hymn to Hermes?
(a) Dispenser of favors.
(b) Guide.
(c) Giver of good things.
(d) Thief.

4. In the first Hymn to Hermes, who is described as Hermes's mother?
(a) Hera.
(b) Semele.
(c) Dione.
(d) Maia.

5. What does Apollo give to Hermes towards the end of the first hymn?
(a) A wand.
(b) A bow.
(c) A horse.
(d) A pair of shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the helmsman of the boat recognize?

2. In the opinion of the author, how does Hera's power compare to the influence of her husband?

3. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?

4. What is the length of the longest hymn?

5. Which god did the Homeridae feature in their preludes?

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