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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Hephaistos, Poseidon, Zeus and the Muses.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?
(a) The first hymn is longer.
(b) The first hymn is shorter.
(c) The first hymn is not about Artemis.
(d) The first hymn does not mention Artemis by name.

3. How is Zeus described by the poet in The Hymn to Zeus?
(a) The most popular of all.
(b) The most remembered of all.
(c) The strongest of all.
(d) The most famous of all.

4. How does The Hymn to Ares end?
(a) With a prayer.
(b) With a prediction.
(c) With a riddle.
(d) With a song.

5. At the conclusion of the first hymn, how is Hermes described?
(a) As a helper, but not a cheater.
(b) As neither a helper nor a cheater.
(c) As a cheater, but not a helper.
(d) As a cheater and a helper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the judgment that Hermes receives?

2. What instrument is Artemis known for using?

3. How does the poet describe the cowardice he would like to "shake off" in The Hymn to Ares?

4. Which one of the following was Poseidon also known for?

5. Based on the hymn, how did the men that Hephaistos represents live?

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