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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 invocation to Dionysus ends the third hymn?
(a) Wild, noisy lion.
(b) Wild, noisy goat.
(c) Girl-crazy goat.
(d) Girl-crazy lion.

2. What does the first hymn to Hera praise her for?
(a) Her mercifulness and glory.
(b) Her eminence, mercifulness, and glory.
(c) Her eminence and glory.
(d) Her eminence and mercifulness.

3. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?
(a) The twelfth and ninth.
(b) The eighth and second.
(c) The twelfth and seventh.
(d) The eighth and fourth.

4. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?
(a) Plant leaves.
(b) Vine leaves.
(c) Plant and flower leaves.
(d) Vine and flower leaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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