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

2. What happens to the helmsman in The Hymn to Dionysus?
(a) He swims to safety on a nearby island.
(b) He is turned into a hawk.
(c) He is richly rewarded.
(d) He is released by Dionysus on an island.

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

4. What is the judgment that Hermes receives?
(a) He must apologize to Apollo.
(b) He can keep the stolen animals.
(c) He must grant Apollo three wishes.
(d) He must return the stolen animals to Apollo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poet describe the cowardice he would like to "shake off" in The Hymn to Ares?

2. How does Aphrodite think that Aeneas will be treated by the gods?

3. Which god did the Homeridae feature in their preludes?

4. How is Demeter's wandering described as she searches for her daughter?

5. What is the voice that the author refers to in The Hymn to Ares provoking him to do?

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