The Homeric Hymns Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Homeric Hymns Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on the hymn, how many goddesses are there that Aphrodite cannot influence?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. How many hymns are there to Athena?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

3. According to the poet, what type of sign is the monthly occurrence of a full moon?
(a) A confirmation.
(b) A troubling sign.
(c) An assurance.
(d) A sign for help.

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

5. In The Hymn to Aphrodite, what job does Anchises have?
(a) He is a cowherd.
(b) He is a poet.
(c) He is a sheepherder.
(d) He is a soldier.

6. Who does the moon apparently have an affair with, creating a daughter in the process?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Ares.
(c) Neptune.
(d) Zeus.

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

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

9. What prayer does the poet make in The Hymn to Poseidon?
(a) For the safety of sailors and ships.
(b) For good weather over the seas.
(c) For the brief trips of sailors.
(d) For strong winds on the sails of ships.

10. Based on the hymn, how did the men that Hephaistos represents live?
(a) Like animals.
(b) In poverty.
(c) Like servants.
(d) Lavishly.

11. How many mythic stories are combined in The Hymn to Demeter?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

15. Who assists the poet in the beginning of The Hymn to the Moon?
(a) The Nymphs.
(b) The Harpies.
(c) The Sirens.
(d) The Muses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which manifestations of the sun are discussed in The Hymn to the Sun?

2. What is unique about The Hymn to the Sun?

3. How is Hades first described in The Hymn to Demeter?

4. What type of arts is Athena known for?

5. Which one of the following is a term used by the poet to characterize Zeus?

(see the answer keys)

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