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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. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?
(a) To release Dionysus on the next island.
(b) To hold Dionysus for ransom.
(c) To destroy Dionysus.
(d) To gain knowledge from Dionysus.

2. What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?
(a) That she will give him powers.
(b) That she will leave him alone.
(c) That she is telling the truth.
(d) That she will introduce him to Zeus.

3. What does Anchises do after his affair with Aphrodite?
(a) He says a prayer.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He falls asleep.
(d) He sings a song.

4. According to the hymn, where does Artemis dance?
(a) On a mountain.
(b) At her brother's house.
(c) At her sister's house.
(d) In the forest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Hermes, according to the first Hymn?

2. According to The Hymn to Pan, what animal makes up the lower half of Pan, who is known for nature and wild music?

3. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?

4. What is the length of the longest hymn?

5. What do all of the hymns in this section (The Hymn to Hephaistos, The Hymn to Poseidon, The Hymn to Zeus, and The Hymn to the Muses) have in common?

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