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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Hermes.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the first Hymn to Hermes, where is Hermes judged for his crimes?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Mount Athos.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Mount Olympus.

3. Who is the father of Hermes, according to the first Hymn?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Ares.
(d) Apollo.

4. As stated in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the mother of Dionysus?
(a) Maia.
(b) Dione.
(c) Semele.
(d) Hera.

5. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) All of them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What meter are the hymns composed in?

3. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?

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

5. What invocation to Dionysus ends the third hymn?

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