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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 type of voice does the author ask Ares to help him restore?
(a) A loud voice.
(b) A shrill voice.
(c) A chilling voice.
(d) A relentless voice.

2. Making it different than many of the other hymns, how does The Hymn to Ares begin?
(a) With no mention of Ares's name.
(b) With a repetition of Ares's name.
(c) With the reference to another god.
(d) With a description of another god.

3. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?
(a) All just men.
(b) All loyal men.
(c) Most just men.
(d) Most loyal men.

4. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?
(a) A secret island.
(b) A secret fortress.
(c) A secret cave.
(d) A secret mountain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In summarizing The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet suggest follows the manifestation of Earth's blessings?

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

3. Where does Herakles eventually live?

4. What name is Herakles also known as?

5. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?

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