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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What temperature, does Hesiod write in 'Works and Days', his brother should avoid?
(a) Humid.
(b) Cold.
(c) Balmy.
(d) Hot.

2. Who is Hesoid's brother?
(a) Plato.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Perses.
(d) Aristotle.

3. Who is referred to as the old man in 'Theogony'?
(a) Plato.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Nereus.
(d) Strife.

4. Who eats Prometheus' liver?
(a) An eagle.
(b) Hercules.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A bear.

5. How close is the land of goodness?
(a) Close.
(b) A lifetime away.
(c) Far away.
(d) 20 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hesiod say teaches Zeus's maiden for the mortals about finery in 'Works and Days'?

2. How many days of winter are there according to 'Works and Days'?

3. Where do the Muses live?

4. How old does 'Works and Days' say a hired man should be?

5. Who, in 'Works and Days', teaches Zeus's maiden for the mortals about deceit?

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