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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. According to the most recent study included in the Introduction, what period are the longer hymns from?
(a) Roman.
(b) Archaic.
(c) Hellenistic.
(d) Classical.

2. What type of voice does the author ask Ares to help him restore?
(a) A relentless voice.
(b) A loud voice.
(c) A chilling voice.
(d) A shrill voice.

3. What type of arts is Athena known for?
(a) Homely.
(b) Educational.
(c) Fine.
(d) Classical.

4. Who reportedly witnessed the birth of Athena?
(a) Men and animals, but not gods.
(b) Gods and animals, but not men.
(c) Gods and men.
(d) Gods, men, and animals.

5. What was the syallabic script used by the Greeks in the late Bronze Age?
(a) Linear D.
(b) Linear A.
(c) Linear B.
(d) Linear C.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Hermes's defense described in the first hymn?

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

4. According to the hymn, how does Demeter try to make a child immortal?

5. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?

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