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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 poet describe the cowardice he would like to "shake off" in The Hymn to Ares?
(a) Daunting.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Irrational.

2. What happens to the helmsman in The Hymn to Dionysus?
(a) He is turned into a hawk.
(b) He is released by Dionysus on an island.
(c) He swims to safety on a nearby island.
(d) He is richly rewarded.

3. What name is Herakles also known as?
(a) Hippomedon.
(b) Hylas.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Helios.

4. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She scolds him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She laughs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included by the poet in the list of people that the Muses favor?

2. What type of armor does Ares have, according to the poet?

3. Making it different than many of the other hymns, how does The Hymn to Ares begin?

4. Based on the myth, what does Hermes use the shell of the turtle to make?

5. What is the general tone of The Hymn to Zeus?

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