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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. 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 twelfth and seventh.
(c) The eighth and fourth.
(d) The twelfth and ninth.

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

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

4. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?
(a) The first hymn is not about Artemis.
(b) The first hymn is shorter.
(c) The first hymn is longer.
(d) The first hymn does not mention Artemis by name.

5. What does the helmsman of the boat recognize?
(a) The holiness of the prisoner.
(b) The danger that the crew is in.
(c) That the boat was sinking.
(d) That the boat was going off course.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which argument does the poet describe in The Hymn to Dionysus?

2. What way does the poet describe the manifestation of Earth's blessings in children?

3. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?

4. Who jumps overboard after Dionysus's transformation?

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

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