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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. In The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet refer to the Earth as?
(a) The mother of us all.
(b) The guardian of us all.
(c) The mother of civilization.
(d) The guardian of civilization.

2. Who jumps overboard after Dionysus's transformation?
(a) The entire crew.
(b) The entire crew except for the helmsman.
(c) No one.
(d) The entire crew except for the captain.

3. How does The Hymn to Dionysus begin?
(a) With a description of Dionysus.
(b) With a note from Homer.
(c) With a song about Dionysus.
(d) With a note from the translator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the length of the longest hymn?

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

3. In summarizing The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet suggest follows the manifestation of Earth's blessings?

4. What does Dionysus turn the crew of the ship into?

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

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