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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Dionysus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?
(a) Telecleides.
(b) Pindar.
(c) Choerilus.
(d) Panyassis.

2. What was the syallabic script used by the Greeks in the late Bronze Age?
(a) Linear D.
(b) Linear C.
(c) Linear B.
(d) Linear A.

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

4. What fruit do the leaves sprout as Dionysus remains on the sailing ship?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Apples.

5. As stated in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the mother of Dionysus?
(a) Maia.
(b) Semele.
(c) Dione.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Artemis's dancing described in the hymn?

2. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?

3. According to The Third Hymn to Dionysus, why is Dionysus raised in secrecy?

4. How is Artemis's skill described in the second hymn?

5. What does the helmsman of the boat recognize?

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