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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. As explained in The Hymn to the Muses, which of the following's work are related to the Muses?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Ares.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

2. Who is believed to be Herakles's father?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Ares.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Zeus.

3. How is Hephaistos described in The Hymn to Hephaistos?
(a) Deformed, but not ugly.
(b) Ugly, but not deformed.
(c) Ugly and deformed.
(d) Neither ugly nor deformed.

4. What type of armor does Ares have, according to the poet?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Pewter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?

2. What is Artemis's skill?

3. How does The Hymn to Ares end?

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

5. According to the hymn, where does Artemis dance?

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