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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. At the conclusion of the first hymn, how is Hermes described?
(a) As a cheater, but not a helper.
(b) As a helper, but not a cheater.
(c) As neither a helper nor a cheater.
(d) As a cheater and a helper.

2. What does the poet pray for at the end of The Hymn to Herakles?
(a) Excellence and wealth.
(b) Excellence, fortune, and wealth.
(c) Excellence and fortune.
(d) Fortune and wealth.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Along with his feats of strength, which one of the following is also discussed in The Hymn to Herakles?

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

3. In the hymn, how does the child's mother react to Demeter's attempt to make the child immortal?

4. According to the hymn, what does Hephaistos do for the men he represents?

5. How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises?

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