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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. In the poet's opinion, how do Earth's blessings manifest themselves in males?
(a) Ambition.
(b) Fortitude.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Might.

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

3. At the conclusion of the first hymn, how is Hermes described?
(a) As neither a helper nor a cheater.
(b) As a helper, but not a cheater.
(c) As a cheater and a helper.
(d) As a cheater, but not a helper.

4. How many songs are used to compose the Homeric Hymns?
(a) Thirty three.
(b) Fifty three.
(c) Forty three.
(d) Twenty three.

5. What does Hermes use to enable him to fly as he disguises his theft?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Winds.
(d) Clouds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?

3. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?

4. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?

5. In the first Hymn to Hermes, where is Hermes judged for his crimes?

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