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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hymns to Athena and Hestia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?
(a) Panyassis.
(b) Telecleides.
(c) Pindar.
(d) Choerilus.

2. How many seeds does Demeter's daughter eat before returning?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. How does The Hymn to Dionysus begin?
(a) With a note from Homer.
(b) With a song about Dionysus.
(c) With a note from the translator.
(d) With a description of Dionysus.

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

5. Which one of the following is not included in the description of Hermes provided in The Second Hymn to Hermes?
(a) Guide.
(b) Thief.
(c) Giver of good things.
(d) Dispenser of favors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What suffers as a result of Demeter's quest to find her daughter?

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

3. In the story, where is Dionysus raised?

4. How is Hades first described in The Hymn to Demeter?

5. Which one of the following epics was composed by Homer?

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