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

2. Based on the ancient myths, what is known to happen when mortals have affairs with immortals?
(a) It can lead to tragedy.
(b) It can lead to confusion.
(c) It can lead to destruction.
(d) It can lead to chaos.

3. In the first Hymn to Hermes, who is described as Hermes's mother?
(a) Maia.
(b) Dione.
(c) Semele.
(d) Hera.

4. What was the syallabic script used by the Greeks in the late Bronze Age?
(a) Linear D.
(b) Linear B.
(c) Linear A.
(d) Linear C.

5. What is the voice that the author refers to in The Hymn to Ares provoking him to do?
(a) Write another poem.
(b) Write another song.
(c) Enter battle.
(d) Retreat from battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Hymn to Aphrodite, what job does Anchises have?

2. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?

3. What fruit do the leaves sprout as Dionysus remains on the sailing ship?

4. Which one of the following is not a well known recurrent theme of Ancient Greek literature?

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

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