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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Heaven's sons greatly injures her in 'Theogony.' What does the blood of Heaven form after the betrayal?
(a) Erinyes and Nymphs
(b) Night and Day.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Erinyes, Giants and Nymphs.

2. What is the speaker of 'Theogony' supposed to celebrate?
(a) The Heavens.
(b) Earth.
(c) The Muses.
(d) The Gods.

3. Who is the first of Ocean's children to help Zeus fight the Titans in 'Theogony'?
(a) Foreigner.
(b) Kindle.
(c) Pool.
(d) Styx.

4. What animal do Ceto and Phorcys give birth to?
(a) A fish.
(b) A snake.
(c) A lion.
(d) A dog.

5. Where does Heaven hide the sons she hates in 'Theogony'?
(a) Hades.
(b) Somewhere in Heaven.
(c) The mountains.
(d) Somewhere on Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Goddess, according to 'Theogony', has privileges amongst the heavens, earth and sea?

2. Hesiod discusses the lineage of several Gods in 'Theogony'. Who is Zeus' father?

3. According to Hesiod's poem 'Theogony', how does Cronus try to prevent Heaven and Earth's prophecy?

4. According to 'Theogony', who springs forth from Medusa's wounds?

5. What creature does Hera raise to plague the Nemeans?

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