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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 animal does Dionysus turn into while on board the ship?
(a) A bear.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A lion.
(d) A wolf.

2. As described in The Hymn to Asclepios, what is Asclepios known for?
(a) Flight.
(b) War.
(c) Fire.
(d) Healing.

3. Who is Hera's husband?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Apollo.

4. In the story, how does Aphrodite disguise herself in order to get close to Anchises?
(a) As another goddess.
(b) As a girl that Anchises knows.
(c) As a girl that Anchises once knew.
(d) As a mortal girl.

5. According to the poet of the hymns, who is responsible for Aphrodite's desire for mortal men?
(a) Hestia.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Poseidon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the syallabic script used by the Greeks in the late Bronze Age?

2. Who is the other major composer of early Greek poetry that is mentioned in the Introduction?

3. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?

4. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?

5. What prayer does the poet make in The Hymn to Poseidon?

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