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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. What is Artemis's skill?
(a) Singing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Speed.
(d) Fighting wars.

2. In the opinion of the author, how does Hera's power compare to the influence of her husband?
(a) It is equal.
(b) It is more powerful.
(c) It is less powerful.
(d) It is less powerful in some ways, and more powerful in other ways.

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

4. What century did the Ancient Greeks begin to use the alphabetic script?
(a) Eighth.
(b) First.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Second.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the syallabic script used by the Greeks in the late Bronze Age?

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

3. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?

4. What is the length of the longest hymn?

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

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