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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. What does The Hymn to Zeus mainly focus on?
(a) Only his power.
(b) His wisdom and power.
(c) Only his wisdom.
(d) Neither his wisdom nor his power.

2. Who is Demeter's daughter?
(a) Athena.
(b) Calliope.
(c) Polyhymnia.
(d) Persephone.

3. According to the myth, where was Athena born?
(a) From her father's chin.
(b) From her father's forehead.
(c) From her mother's chin.
(d) From her mother's forehead.

4. In The Hymn to the Moon, what analogy is made to the moon?
(a) A piece of cheese.
(b) A bright wedge.
(c) A chariot.
(d) A shooting star.

5. In what way does the author describe how Earth's blessings manifest themselves in females?
(a) Warmth.
(b) Tenderness.
(c) Courage.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of nourishment of humanity does the Earth have according to the first hymn?

2. Who is judging Hermes for his crimes?

3. How is Hermes's defense described in the first hymn?

4. In a tribute, which Greek historian attributes the "Hymn to Apollo" to Homer?

5. How does the poet describe the cowardice he would like to "shake off" in The Hymn to Ares?

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