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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. Who does the poet praise in The Second Hymn to Demeter?
(a) Only Demeter's daughter.
(b) Demeter and her daughter.
(c) Only Demeter.
(d) Neither Demeter nor her daughter.

2. In summarizing The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet suggest follows the manifestation of Earth's blessings?
(a) Health and fortune.
(b) Health and wealth.
(c) Fortune and wealth.
(d) Health, fortune, and wealth.

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

4. What is the voice that the author refers to in The Hymn to Ares provoking him to do?
(a) Write another poem.
(b) Enter battle.
(c) Write another song.
(d) Retreat from battle.

5. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?
(a) Another book by Homer.
(b) Another book by a different author.
(c) A longer poem.
(d) A shorter poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anchises ask Aphrodite for after he learns her identity?

2. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?

3. What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?

4. According to The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the father of Dionysus?

5. Which one of the following is not a well known recurrent theme of Ancient Greek literature?

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