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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to the Sun, Moon and the Dioscuri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force?
(a) Strengthened.
(b) Superior.
(c) Magnificent.
(d) Sheer.

2. According to the hymn, where does Artemis dance?
(a) In the forest.
(b) At her brother's house.
(c) On a mountain.
(d) At her sister's house.

3. How does Aphrodite think that Aeneas will be treated by the gods?
(a) Poorly.
(b) Normally.
(c) He will be ignored.
(d) Well.

4. How is Hephaistos described in The Hymn to Hephaistos?
(a) Ugly, but not deformed.
(b) Deformed, but not ugly.
(c) Ugly and deformed.
(d) Neither ugly nor deformed.

5. What metaphor is made to the sun's journey in The Hymn to the Sun?
(a) A blazing fire.
(b) A ball of energy.
(c) A speeding star.
(d) A golden chariot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hades's nickname?

2. As explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite, how was Aphrodite born?

3. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?

4. What type of arts is Athena known for?

5. What is Artemis's skill?

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