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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of nourishment of humanity does the Earth have according to the first hymn?
(a) Tested.
(b) Eternal.
(c) Temporary.
(d) Incomparable.

3. Where did the men live that Hephaistos represents in the hymn?
(a) In shacks.
(b) On boats.
(c) In caves.
(d) In the mountains.

4. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?
(a) A shorter poem.
(b) A longer poem.
(c) Another book by a different author.
(d) Another book by Homer.

5. According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become?
(a) A great writer.
(b) A great warrior.
(c) A great poet.
(d) A great philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force?

2. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?

3. What is the length of the longest hymn?

4. Which fruit's seeds does Demeter's daughter eat before returning?

5. What animal does Dionysus turn into while on board the ship?

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