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The Homeric Hymns | Quiz

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1)

In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities? (from The Hymns to Hermes)

She ignores him.
She cries.
She scolds him.
She laughs.
2)

Why do so many places in Greece refuse to allow Apollo's mother entrance? (from The Hymns to Apollo)

Anger.
Fear.
Ignorance.
Revenge.
3)

Making it different than many of the other hymns, how does The Hymn to Ares begin? (from The Hymns to Ares, Herakles, Ausklepios, and Pan)

With a repetition of Ares's name.
With no mention of Ares's name.
With the reference to another god.
With a description of another god.
4)

What does Apollo give to Hermes towards the end of the first hymn? (from The Hymns to Hermes)

A pair of shoes.
A bow.
A horse.
A wand.
5)

What name is Herakles also known as? (from The Hymns to Ares, Herakles, Ausklepios, and Pan)

Hippomedon.
Hylas.
Hercules.
Helios.
6)

What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite? (from The Hymns to Aphrodite)

That she will leave him alone.
That she is telling the truth.
That she will introduce him to Zeus.
That she will give him powers.
7)

Who does the hymn indicate is Apollo's father? (from The Hymns to Apollo)

Posedion.
Ares.
Prometheus.
Zeus.
8)

Which of the following gifts does the poet celebrate in The Hymn to Delian Apollo? (from The Hymns to Apollo)

Speed.
Strength.
Music.
Intelligence.
9)

In the story, how does Aphrodite disguise herself in order to get close to Anchises? (from The Hymns to Aphrodite)

As a girl that Anchises once knew.
As a girl that Anchises knows.
As another goddess.
As a mortal girl.
10)

In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force? (from The Hymns to Ares, Herakles, Ausklepios, and Pan)

Strengthened.
Sheer.
Superior.
Magnificent.
11)

Whose child does Demeter attempt to make immortal? (from The Hymn to Demeter)

Pyrrha.
Marpesia.
Pasiphae.
Metanira.
12)

How does Aphrodite think that Aeneas will be treated by the gods? (from The Hymns to Aphrodite)

Well.
Normally.
Poorly.
He will be ignored.
13)

How does The Hymn to Ares end? (from The Hymns to Ares, Herakles, Ausklepios, and Pan)

With a song.
With a prayer.
With a prediction.
With a riddle.
14)

Whose house does the poet mention at the end of The Second Hymn to Hestia because it is blessed by Hestia? (from The Hymns to Athena and Hestia)

Apollo.
Ares.
Poseidon.
Zeus.
15)

At the conclusion of the first hymn, how is Hermes described? (from The Hymns to Hermes)

As a cheater, but not a helper.
As a helper, but not a cheater.
As neither a helper nor a cheater.
As a cheater and a helper.
16)

What is Hades's nickname? (from The Hymn to Demeter)

Lord of the Dead.
Ruler of the Unliving.
Ruler of the Dead.
Lord of the Unliving.
17)

How is Hestia's presence described in the Hymns to Hestia? (from The Hymns to Athena and Hestia)

Eternal.
Overwhelming.
Comforting.
Powerful.
18)

What does The Hymn to Zeus mainly focus on? (from The Hymns to Hephaistos, Poseidon, Zeus and the Muses)

Neither his wisdom nor his power.
Only his power.
His wisdom and power.
Only his wisdom.
19)

According to the poet, what type of sign is the monthly occurrence of a full moon? (from The Hymns to the Sun, Moon and the Dioscuri)

A sign for help.
An assurance.
A troubling sign.
A confirmation.
20)

What does the poet think causes the complications surrounding Apollo's birth? (from The Hymns to Apollo)

Hera's lies.
Hera's jealousy.
A lack of help for Apollo's mother.
A lack of approval of the birth by the gods.
21)

How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises? (from The Hymns to Aphrodite)

Simple.
Deceitful.
Manipulative.
Elaborate.
22)

What do all of the hymns in this section (The Hymn to Hephaistos, The Hymn to Poseidon, The Hymn to Zeus, and The Hymn to the Muses) have in common? (from The Hymns to Hephaistos, Poseidon, Zeus and the Muses)

They are all brief.
They are all preludes to other hymns.
They are all based on Homer's experiences.
They are all long.
23)

According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become? (from The Hymns to Aphrodite)

A great philosopher.
A great writer.
A great warrior.
A great poet.
24)

Where is Demeter's daughter taken when she is kidnapped? (from The Hymn to Demeter)

An island.
A mountain.
The underworld.
Atlantis.
25)

What is the judgment that Hermes receives? (from The Hymns to Hermes)

He must return the stolen animals to Apollo.
He must grant Apollo three wishes.
He can keep the stolen animals.
He must apologize to Apollo.
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