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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does The Hymn to Zeus mainly focus on?
(a) Only his power.
(b) His wisdom and power.
(c) Only his wisdom.
(d) Neither his wisdom nor his power.

2. In the poet's prayer at the conclusion of The Hymn to the Sun, what does he hope that his life will satisfy?
(a) His mind.
(b) His heart.
(c) His desire.
(d) His curiosity.

3. What is Anchises's initial reaction when he learns Aphrodite's true identity?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is terrified.
(d) He is amused.

4. What does Anchises ask Aphrodite for after he learns her identity?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Powers.

5. How is Demeter's wandering described as she searches for her daughter?
(a) Obsessive.
(b) Circular.
(c) Determined.
(d) Aimless.

6. Which one of the following was Poseidon also known for?
(a) Tornadoes.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Floods.

7. As stated in the hymn, which King welcomes Demeter into his home?
(a) Pelops.
(b) Celeus.
(c) Midas.
(d) Tennes.

8. As described by the poet, what kind of wings do Castor and Pollux use to shoot across the sky?
(a) Orange.
(b) Gold.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Bronze.

9. As explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite, how was Aphrodite born?
(a) From the rays of the sun.
(b) From the center of a flower.
(c) From the foam of the sea.
(d) From the flames of a fire.

10. What suffers as a result of Demeter's quest to find her daughter?
(a) The crops of the whole world.
(b) Only the crops of Rome and Greece.
(c) Only the crops of Greece.
(d) Nothing.

11. What metaphor is made to the sun's journey in The Hymn to the Sun?
(a) A speeding star.
(b) A ball of energy.
(c) A blazing fire.
(d) A golden chariot.

12. After Demeter abandons the attempt to make the child immortal, what kind of existence does she have?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Adventurous.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Hermit-like.

13. In the hymn, how does the child's mother react to Demeter's attempt to make the child immortal?
(a) With gratitude.
(b) With fear.
(c) With anger.
(d) With laughter.

14. Whose house does the poet mention at the end of The Second Hymn to Hestia because it is blessed by Hestia?
(a) Ares.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Apollo.

15. Who reportedly witnessed the birth of Athena?
(a) Gods, men, and animals.
(b) Men and animals, but not gods.
(c) Gods and men.
(d) Gods and animals, but not men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose knowledge is related to the Muses, according to the poet in The Hymn to the Muses?

2. Based on the hymn, how many goddesses are there that Aphrodite cannot influence?

3. What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?

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

5. How many hymns are there to Athena?

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