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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 Dionysus turn the crew of the ship into?
(a) Penguins.
(b) Frogs.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Dolphins.

2. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?
(a) Panyassis.
(b) Choerilus.
(c) Telecleides.
(d) Pindar.

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

4. How does Hermes's mother discover that he has been up to no good?
(a) His absence.
(b) His silence.
(c) His odd behavior.
(d) His rudeness.

5. Which one of the following is not a well known recurrent theme of Ancient Greek literature?
(a) The uncertainty of life.
(b) Ignorance of the past.
(c) The inevitable nature of old age.
(d) Ignorance of the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?

2. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?

3. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?

4. Which one of the following epics was composed by Homer?

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

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