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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the evidence presented in the Introduction, what are some of the hymns most likely a prelude for?
(a) Another book by a different author.
(b) A shorter poem.
(c) Another book by Homer.
(d) A longer poem.

3. When does Hermes reportedly kill a large turtle?
(a) Two days after he is born.
(b) Two weeks after he is born.
(c) The week after he is born.
(d) The day after he is born.

4. What does Hermes steal from Apollo?
(a) A herd of sheep.
(b) A group of horses.
(c) A herd of cattle.
(d) A group of oxen.

5. What is the judgment that Hermes receives?
(a) He must return the stolen animals to Apollo.
(b) He can keep the stolen animals.
(c) He must apologize to Apollo.
(d) He must grant Apollo three wishes.

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

7. Which argument does the poet describe in The Hymn to Dionysus?
(a) The argument between the helmsman and the captain.
(b) The argument between Dionysus and the captain.
(c) The argument between Dionysus, the helmsman, and the captain.
(d) The argument between Dionysus and the helmsman.

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

9. What is the difference between the first and second hymns to Artemis?
(a) The first hymn does not mention Artemis by name.
(b) The first hymn is longer.
(c) The first hymn is not about Artemis.
(d) The first hymn is shorter.

10. Based on the information provided in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who raises Dionysus?
(a) Amazons.
(b) Nymphs.
(c) Harpies.
(d) Sirens.

11. What does Hermes use to enable him to fly as he disguises his theft?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Winds.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Clouds.

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

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

14. What is Artemis's skill?
(a) Fighting wars.
(b) Speed.
(c) Singing.
(d) Hunting.

15. In the opinion of the author, how does Hera's power compare to the influence of her husband?
(a) It is more powerful.
(b) It is less powerful.
(c) It is equal.
(d) It is less powerful in some ways, and more powerful in other ways.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Along with his feats of strength, which one of the following is also discussed in The Hymn to Herakles?

3. What type of nourishment of humanity does the Earth have according to the first hymn?

4. As mentioned in The Second Hymn to Hera, who offers the praises to her?

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

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