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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hymns to the Earth, Artemis, Hera, and the Mother of the Gods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do historians think that the Homeric poems were composed?
(a) By writing.
(b) Verbally.
(c) Both by writing and verbally.
(d) It is unclear.

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

3. As used by the Greeks to describe The Homeric Hymns, what does the word, charis, mean?
(a) Moving.
(b) Enlightened.
(c) Prophecy.
(d) Grace.

4. What is the Earth praised for in the first hymn?
(a) Her commitment.
(b) Her strength.
(c) Her loyalty.
(d) Her sacredness.

5. What is the purpose of the first hymn to Artemis?
(a) To introduce Homer's knowledge of Artemis.
(b) To describe another god that Artemis emulated.
(c) To introduce the second one.
(d) To describe Artemis' shortcomings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the other major composer of early Greek poetry that is mentioned in the Introduction?

3. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?

4. Which god did the Homeridae feature in their preludes?

5. How many songs are used to compose the Homeric Hymns?

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