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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 do all of the hymns in this section (The Hymn to Hephaistos, The Hymn to Poseidon, The Hymn to Zeus, and The Hymn to the Muses) have in common?
(a) They are all preludes to other hymns.
(b) They are all based on Homer's experiences.
(c) They are all brief.
(d) They are all long.

2. Who is the other major composer of early Greek poetry that is mentioned in the Introduction?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Hesiod.
(c) Antimachus.
(d) Thespis.

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

4. What is another word that depicts the form of art that Athena is associated with?
(a) Music.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Painting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose child does Demeter attempt to make immortal?

2. In The Hymn to Ares, what word is used to describe Ares's force?

3. In a tribute, which Greek historian attributes the "Hymn to Apollo" to Homer?

4. What does the poet ask Ares for?

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

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