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

2. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?
(a) Vine leaves.
(b) Vine and flower leaves.
(c) Plant and flower leaves.
(d) Plant leaves.

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

4. What does the poet pray for at the end of The Hymn to Herakles?
(a) Excellence, fortune, and wealth.
(b) Excellence and wealth.
(c) Excellence and fortune.
(d) Fortune and wealth.

5. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?
(a) The day after he is born.
(b) The week after he is born.
(c) Two days after he is born.
(d) Two weeks after he is born.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first Hymn to Hermes, who is described as Hermes's mother?

2. In the poet's opinion, how do Earth's blessings manifest themselves in males?

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

4. In the opinion of the author, how does Hera's power compare to the influence of her husband?

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

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