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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. Who is Athena's father?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Ares.

2. As stated in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the mother of Dionysus?
(a) Maia.
(b) Hera.
(c) Semele.
(d) Dione.

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

4. What does the poet ask to be blessed with at the conclusion of the final Hymn to Athena?
(a) Good luck and happiness.
(b) Happiness and knowledge.
(c) Good luck and wealth.
(d) Happiness and fortune.

5. As explained in the hymn, how did the witnesses of Athena's birth respond to the event?
(a) With silence.
(b) With sadness.
(c) With fear.
(d) With laughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of arts is Athena known for?

2. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?

3. According to the myth, where was Athena born?

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

5. How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises?

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