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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Artemis's dancing described in the hymn?
(a) Graceful.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Consistent.
(d) Balanced.

2. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?
(a) The twelfth and seventh.
(b) The eighth and fourth.
(c) The eighth and second.
(d) The twelfth and ninth.

3. What is the purpose of the first hymn to Artemis?
(a) To describe Artemis' shortcomings.
(b) To introduce the second one.
(c) To introduce Homer's knowledge of Artemis.
(d) To describe another god that Artemis emulated.

4. In a tribute, which Greek historian attributes the "Hymn to Apollo" to Homer?
(a) Ephorus.
(b) Xenophon.
(c) Aethlius.
(d) Thucydides.

5. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?
(a) Panyassis.
(b) Choerilus.
(c) Pindar.
(d) Telecleides.

6. Which one of the following is not a well known recurrent theme of Ancient Greek literature?
(a) Ignorance of the past.
(b) Ignorance of the future.
(c) The uncertainty of life.
(d) The inevitable nature of old age.

7. Based on the myth, what does Hermes use the shell of the turtle to make?
(a) A shield.
(b) A hat.
(c) A lyre.
(d) A bowl.

8. Where does Herakles eventually live?
(a) Athens.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Mount Olympus.
(d) Argos.

9. How does the poet describe the laws of peace that he wishes to linger in at the end of The Hymn to Ares?
(a) Unfathomable.
(b) Content.
(c) Safe.
(d) Unpredictable.

10. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?
(a) Plant leaves.
(b) Vine leaves.
(c) Vine and flower leaves.
(d) Plant and flower leaves.

11. What century did the Ancient Greeks begin to use the alphabetic script?
(a) Eighth.
(b) First.
(c) Second.
(d) Fifth.

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

13. What does the poet pray for at the end of The Hymn to Herakles?
(a) Excellence and fortune.
(b) Fortune and wealth.
(c) Excellence and wealth.
(d) Excellence, fortune, and wealth.

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

15. How is Hermes's defense described in the first hymn?
(a) Spirited.
(b) Lengthy.
(c) Flawed.
(d) Illogical.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does The Hymn to Ares end?

2. In what way does the author describe how Earth's blessings manifest themselves in females?

3. Which one of the following epics was composed by Homer?

4. According to the most recent study included in the Introduction, what period are the longer hymns from?

5. How does Hermes's mother discover that he has been up to no good?

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