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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. What does Hermes steal from Apollo?
(a) A group of horses.
(b) A group of oxen.
(c) A herd of sheep.
(d) A herd of cattle.

2. According to the most recent study included in the Introduction, what period are the longer hymns from?
(a) Hellenistic.
(b) Roman.
(c) Classical.
(d) Archaic.

3. Who is judging Hermes for his crimes?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Hestia.
(d) Hera.

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

5. How is Artemis's dancing described in the hymn?
(a) Graceful.
(b) Balanced.
(c) Consistent.
(d) Joyful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first hymn to Hera praise her for?

2. What is the length of the longest hymn?

3. According to The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the father of Dionysus?

4. What does Hermes use to enable him to fly as he disguises his theft?

5. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?

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