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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. How does The Hymn to Dionysus begin?
(a) With a song about Dionysus.
(b) With a note from Homer.
(c) With a note from the translator.
(d) With a description of Dionysus.

2. What instrument is Artemis known for using?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Bow.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Cannon.

3. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) All of them.
(d) Three.

4. According to The Hymn to Pan, what animal makes up the lower half of Pan, who is known for nature and wild music?
(a) A goat.
(b) A zebra.
(c) A lion.
(d) A horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hermes's mother discover that he has been up to no good?

2. What is the Earth praised for in the first hymn?

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

4. What is the judgment that Hermes receives?

5. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?

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