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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What power does The Hymn to Poseidon discuss?
(a) The power of the winds.
(b) The power of the sea plants.
(c) The power of the sea.
(d) The power of sea creatures.

2. How many times is Apollo rejected by reluctant land in The Hymn to Pythian Apollo?
(a) Five times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Ten times.
(d) Three times.

3. What does the first hymn to Hera praise her for?
(a) Her mercifulness and glory.
(b) Her eminence, mercifulness, and glory.
(c) Her eminence and mercifulness.
(d) Her eminence and glory.

4. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?
(a) Reckless.
(b) Lost.
(c) Abandoned.
(d) Rogue.

5. What does Anchises ask Aphrodite for after he learns her identity?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Powers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?

2. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?

3. What is the length of the shortest hymn?

4. Who is judging Hermes for his crimes?

5. Which disguise does Demeter use in the hymn?

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