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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. In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force?
(a) Superior.
(b) Magnificent.
(c) Sheer.
(d) Strengthened.

2. According to The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the father of Dionysus?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Ares.

3. Along with his feats of strength, which one of the following is also discussed in The Hymn to Herakles?
(a) His rivalries.
(b) His wandering.
(c) His philosophy.
(d) His intelligence.

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 horse.
(b) A goat.
(c) A zebra.
(d) A lion.

5. What is the Earth praised for in the first hymn?
(a) Her loyalty.
(b) Her commitment.
(c) Her strength.
(d) Her sacredness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Artemis's skill?

2. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?

3. Which one of the following is a term used by the poet to characterize Zeus?

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

5. What does Hermes steal from Apollo?

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