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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. Which argument does the poet describe in The Hymn to Dionysus?
(a) The argument between the helmsman and the captain.
(b) The argument between Dionysus and the captain.
(c) The argument between Dionysus and the helmsman.
(d) The argument between Dionysus, the helmsman, and the captain.

2. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?
(a) Lost.
(b) Rogue.
(c) Abandoned.
(d) Reckless.

3. What is the general tone of The Hymn to Zeus?
(a) Complex.
(b) Organized.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Simple.

4. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?
(a) Humans and nature, but not animals.
(b) Humans and animals, but not nature.
(c) Animals and nature, but not humans.
(d) Humans, animals, and nature.

5. As described in The Hymn to Asclepios, what is Asclepios known for?
(a) Fire.
(b) War.
(c) Healing.
(d) Flight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is judging Hermes for his crimes?

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

3. Based on the information provided in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who raises Dionysus?

4. As explained in The Hymn to the Muses, which of the following's work are related to the Muses?

5. What type of nourishment of humanity does the Earth have according to the first hymn?

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