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

2. In what way does Hermes's mother respond to Hermes' stealing activities?
(a) She cries.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She scolds him.

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

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

5. How does The Hymn to Ares end?
(a) With a riddle.
(b) With a prayer.
(c) With a prediction.
(d) With a song.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the sailing ship that captures Dionysus described?

3. How does the first Hymn to Dionysus conclude?

4. What is the intent of the captain of the sailing boat?

5. At the conclusion of the first hymn, how is Hermes described?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to The Hymn to the Earth, how do the Earth's blessings manifest?

2. What are the circumstances surrounding Pan's birth and how is he described in The Hymn to Pan?

3. Who assists the poet in The Hymn to the Mother of the Gods, and what does it refer to?

4. Based on the story in The Third Hymn to Dionysus, why is Dionysus hidden as a child?

5. How does the poet explain Hera's power?

6. What is one of the theories for why some of the hymns are so short?

7. How long ago was the collection of The Homeric Hymns formed, and how many songs were compiled?

8. What is unique about the length of The Hymn to Hermes and what is Hermes known for?

9. As explained in the Introduction, what is the purpose of The Homeric Hymns?

10. What interesting request does the poet have for Ares?

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