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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. Where does Herakles eventually live?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Athens.
(c) Mount Olympus.
(d) Argos.

2. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?
(a) She scolds him.
(b) She cries.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She laughs.

3. How is Herakles described in the hymn?
(a) A great mythic hero.
(b) A great mythic warrior.
(c) A great mythic figure.
(d) A great mythic fighter.

4. Which one of the following is not something that Demeter is known for?
(a) Earth.
(b) Sea.
(c) Mother.
(d) Agriculture.

5. What prayer does the poet make in The Hymn to Poseidon?
(a) For the brief trips of sailors.
(b) For the safety of sailors and ships.
(c) For strong winds on the sails of ships.
(d) For good weather over the seas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?

2. Making it different than many of the other hymns, how does The Hymn to Ares begin?

3. In the poet's opinion, how do Earth's blessings manifest themselves in males?

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

5. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?

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