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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. How does The Hymn to Dionysus begin?
(a) With a song about Dionysus.
(b) With a description of Dionysus.
(c) With a note from Homer.
(d) With a note from the translator.

2. Which one of the following is Athena known for?
(a) Sea.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Fire.
(d) Forests.

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

4. How does the first Hymn to Dionysus conclude?
(a) With a song.
(b) With a prediction.
(c) With a question.
(d) With a praise.

5. What way does the poet describe the manifestation of Earth's blessings in children?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Hopefulness.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the poet praise in The Second Hymn to Demeter?

2. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?

3. What name is Herakles also known as?

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

5. Based on the hymn, how did the men that Hephaistos represents live?

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