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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?
(a) A secret mountain.
(b) A secret fortress.
(c) A secret island.
(d) A secret cave.

3. What talent of Apollo is described in the first Hymn to Hermes?
(a) Writing.
(b) Magic.
(c) Archery.
(d) Music.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What invocation to Dionysus ends the third hymn?

2. Which one of the following corresponds to an ancient tradition about Homer?

3. Which one of the following is not something that Hermes was known as?

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

5. According to the most recent study included in the Introduction, what period are the longer hymns from?

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