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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 and the helmsman.
(b) The argument between the helmsman and the captain.
(c) The argument between Dionysus, the helmsman, and the captain.
(d) The argument between Dionysus and the captain.

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

3. What is the judgment that Hermes receives?
(a) He must return the stolen animals to Apollo.
(b) He must apologize to Apollo.
(c) He must grant Apollo three wishes.
(d) He can keep the stolen animals.

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

5. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?
(a) Reckless.
(b) Abandoned.
(c) Rogue.
(d) Lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hera's husband?

2. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?

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

4. Who is the father of Hermes, according to the first Hymn?

5. How is Artemis's dancing described in the hymn?

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