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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 does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?
(a) That she will leave him alone.
(b) That she will give him powers.
(c) That she is telling the truth.
(d) That she will introduce him to Zeus.

2. According to the myth, where was Athena born?
(a) From her mother's chin.
(b) From her father's forehead.
(c) From her mother's forehead.
(d) From her father's chin.

3. Which disguise does Demeter use in the hymn?
(a) A bright light.
(b) A bird.
(c) A star.
(d) An old woman.

4. How does The Hymn to Ares end?
(a) With a prayer.
(b) With a song.
(c) With a riddle.
(d) With a prediction.

5. How is Apollo's birth described?
(a) Labored.
(b) Problematic.
(c) Troublesome.
(d) Difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poet describe the cowardice he would like to "shake off" in The Hymn to Ares?

2. As stated in the hymn, who does Ares lead?

3. Which one of the following was Poseidon also known for?

4. Where are the sailors that Apollo manipulates in The Hymn to Pythian Apollo originally from?

5. How is Hestia's presence described in the Hymns to Hestia?

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