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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Works and Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who kills Chimaera?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Pegasus and Bellerophone.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Permethus.

2. What does the fifth generation never rest from in 'Works and Days'?
(a) Labor.
(b) Sinning.
(c) Eating.
(d) Praying.

3. What does Zeus send to Menoetius in 'Theogony', as a punishment for his pride?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Erebus.
(c) A lightening bolt.
(d) A curse.

4. In 'Works and Days', what is the name of the maiden Zeus prepares for the mortals?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Pandora.
(c) Narcissus.
(d) Athena.

5. What, according to 'Works and Days', are the men in the silver generation like?
(a) Silly.
(b) Brave.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Apollo and the Muses give a gift to humans in 'Theogony'? Why did they give this gift?

2. How close is the land of goodness?

3. Who gives birth to Aether and Day?

4. In 'Theogony', what does Earth give Cronus to trick him into thinking she gave him a child?

5. Who does Prometheus steal for in 'Theogony'?

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