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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the length of the shortest hymn?
(a) Two lines.
(b) Three paragraphs.
(c) Two paragraphs.
(d) Three lines.

2. According to The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the father of Dionysus?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Ares.

3. In the first Hymn to Hermes, who is described as Hermes's mother?
(a) Dione.
(b) Semele.
(c) Hera.
(d) Maia.

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

5. What is the voice that the author refers to in The Hymn to Ares provoking him to do?
(a) Retreat from battle.
(b) Write another poem.
(c) Enter battle.
(d) Write another song.

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

7. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?
(a) To destroy Dionysus.
(b) To gain knowledge from Dionysus.
(c) To release Dionysus on the next island.
(d) To hold Dionysus for ransom.

8. What does the helmsman of the boat recognize?
(a) That the boat was sinking.
(b) The danger that the crew is in.
(c) The holiness of the prisoner.
(d) That the boat was going off course.

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

10. What talent of Apollo is described in the first Hymn to Hermes?
(a) Magic.
(b) Music.
(c) Writing.
(d) Archery.

11. Which one of the following is not included in the description of Hermes provided in The Second Hymn to Hermes?
(a) Guide.
(b) Giver of good things.
(c) Thief.
(d) Dispenser of favors.

12. What name is Herakles also known as?
(a) Helios.
(b) Hippomedon.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Hylas.

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

14. How is Artemis's skill described in the second hymn?
(a) Powerful, but not remorseless.
(b) Powerful and remorseless.
(c) Neither powerful nor remorseless.
(d) Remorseless, but not powerful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Apollo give to Hermes towards the end of the first hymn?

2. Which argument does the poet describe in The Hymn to Dionysus?

3. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?

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

5. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?

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