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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 power does The Hymn to Poseidon discuss?
(a) The power of the sea plants.
(b) The power of sea creatures.
(c) The power of the winds.
(d) The power of the sea.

2. Where did the men live that Hephaistos represents in the hymn?
(a) In caves.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) In shacks.
(d) On boats.

3. What is the last command that Aphrodite has for Anchises?
(a) To find a woman to marry.
(b) To begin preparing to raise their son.
(c) To remain silent about her visit.
(d) To tell everyone about her visit.

4. How does the first Hymn to Dionysus conclude?
(a) With a prediction.
(b) With a praise.
(c) With a question.
(d) With a song.

5. How does the poet describe the laws of peace that he wishes to linger in at the end of The Hymn to Ares?
(a) Unfathomable.
(b) Unpredictable.
(c) Safe.
(d) Content.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?

3. As stated in the hymn, which King welcomes Demeter into his home?

4. In what way does the author describe how Earth's blessings manifest themselves in females?

5. What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?

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