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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who is the father of Dionysus?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Ares.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.
2. Based on the information provided in The Second Hymn to Dionysus, who raises Dionysus?
(a) Amazons.
(b) Harpies.
(c) Sirens.
(d) Nymphs.
3. What fifth-century poet is mentioned in the Introduction in reference to a description of the Homeridae?
(a) Choerilus.
(b) Pindar.
(c) Telecleides.
(d) Panyassis.
4. What instrument is Artemis known for using?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Bow.
(d) Cannon.
5. Along with his feats of strength, which one of the following is also discussed in The Hymn to Herakles?
(a) His wandering.
(b) His rivalries.
(c) His philosophy.
(d) His intelligence.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what way does the author describe how Earth's blessings manifest themselves in females?
2. According to the most recent study included in the Introduction, what period are the longer hymns from?
3. Based on the findings of archaeologists, which centuries have a gap between them where no writings have been found?
4. In summarizing The Hymn to the Earth, what does the poet suggest follows the manifestation of Earth's blessings?
5. What happens to the helmsman in The Hymn to Dionysus?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens during and after the "trial" of Hermes?
2. What are the varying lengths of the hymns?
3. As explained in the Introduction, what is the purpose of The Homeric Hymns?
4. What other name is Herakles known as, and how is he born?
5. Why do some historians think that Homer did not actually write his poems?
6. How does Hermes invent the lyre?
7. What is one of the theories for why some of the hymns are so short?
8. How does Dionysus free himself from the crew of the sailing boat?
9. How is Hermes born and raised?
10. What is different about the way The Hymn to Ares begins and what is Ares known for?
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