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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymn to Demeter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do historians think that the Homeric poems were composed?
(a) Both by writing and verbally.
(b) Verbally.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) By writing.

2. In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force?
(a) Magnificent.
(b) Strengthened.
(c) Superior.
(d) Sheer.

3. What characteristic does the hymn point out about Hephaistos?
(a) His persuasiveness.
(b) His persistence.
(c) His cautiousness.
(d) His cleverness.

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

5. In a tribute, which Greek historian attributes the "Hymn to Apollo" to Homer?
(a) Aethlius.
(b) Xenophon.
(c) Thucydides.
(d) Ephorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poet describe the laws of peace that he wishes to linger in at the end of The Hymn to Ares?

2. According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become?

3. How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises?

4. In the opinion of the author, how does Hera's power compare to the influence of her husband?

5. What animal does Dionysus turn into while on board the ship?

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