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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. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?
(a) Most loyal men.
(b) All just men.
(c) Most just men.
(d) All loyal men.

2. What is the purpose of the first hymn to Artemis?
(a) To introduce the second one.
(b) To describe Artemis' shortcomings.
(c) To introduce Homer's knowledge of Artemis.
(d) To describe another god that Artemis emulated.

3. What way does the poet describe the manifestation of Earth's blessings in children?
(a) Simplicity.
(b) Joy.
(c) Innocence.
(d) Hopefulness.

4. What instrument is Artemis known for using?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Bow.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Cannon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What century did the Ancient Greeks begin to use the alphabetic script?

2. What job did Hephaistos have, according to the hymn?

3. Who is Hera's husband?

4. As explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite, how was Aphrodite born?

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

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