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

2. How does the narrative of The Hymn to Aphrodite describe her preparations for approaching Anchises?
(a) Elaborate.
(b) Simple.
(c) Manipulative.
(d) Deceitful.

3. Which one of Athena's attributes is the subject of the final Hymn to Athena?
(a) Industry.
(b) Skill.
(c) War.
(d) Justice.

4. As stated in the hymn, which King welcomes Demeter into his home?
(a) Tennes.
(b) Midas.
(c) Pelops.
(d) Celeus.

5. Which one of the following corresponds to an ancient tradition about Homer?
(a) He was the creator of the Greek alphabet.
(b) He spent most of his life alone.
(c) He was blind.
(d) He did not live in Ancient Rome or Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. As described in The Hymn to Asclepios, what is Asclepios known for?

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

3. How many songs are used to compose the Homeric Hymns?

4. How does Aphrodite think that Aeneas will be treated by the gods?

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

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