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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. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?
(a) Humans, animals, and nature.
(b) Animals and nature, but not humans.
(c) Humans and nature, but not animals.
(d) Humans and animals, but not nature.

2. As used by the Greeks to describe The Homeric Hymns, what does the word, charis, mean?
(a) Enlightened.
(b) Prophecy.
(c) Moving.
(d) Grace.

3. What instrument is Artemis known for using?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Cannon.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Bow.

4. Who is Hera's husband?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Apollo.

5. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?
(a) The twelfth and seventh.
(b) The eighth and second.
(c) The eighth and fourth.
(d) The twelfth and ninth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the first Hymn to Dionysus conclude?

2. As stated in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the mother of Dionysus?

3. Which one of the following is not included in the description of Hermes provided in The Second Hymn to Hermes?

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

5. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?

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