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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 is the voice that the author refers to in The Hymn to Ares provoking him to do?
(a) Write another poem.
(b) Retreat from battle.
(c) Enter battle.
(d) Write another song.

2. Who is the other major composer of early Greek poetry that is mentioned in the Introduction?
(a) Antimachus.
(b) Thespis.
(c) Euripides.
(d) Hesiod.

3. When is Anchises bewitched by Aphrodite's beauty?
(a) Immediately.
(b) Three days after they meet.
(c) Two days after they meet.
(d) One week after they meet.

4. What way does the poet describe the manifestation of Earth's blessings in children?
(a) Simplicity.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Hopefulness.
(d) Joy.

5. Which one of the following is not included by the poet in the list of people that the Muses favor?
(a) Singers.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Poets.
(d) Bards.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Zeus described by the poet in The Hymn to Zeus?

2. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?

3. In The Hymn to Aphrodite, what job does Anchises have?

4. Who is believed to be Herakles's father?

5. Along with his feats of strength, which one of the following is also discussed in The Hymn to Herakles?

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