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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 Medusa in 'Theogony'?
(a) Eros.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Zephyrus.
(d) Perseus.

2. What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'?
(a) That he will live forever.
(b) That he will rule the gods.
(c) That he will be overthrown by his son.
(d) That he will be overthrown by his daughter.

3. The Muses tell a story to Hesiod in 'Theogony'. Who do the Muses say came into the world first?
(a) Earth.
(b) Eros.
(c) Night.
(d) Chaos.

4. In 'Theogony', where does Zeus' mother hide him?
(a) In the ocean.
(b) In a palace.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In a tree.

5. What, in 'Works and Days', is the fifth generation made of?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Iron.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hesoid's brother?

2. Who is the father of gods and men?

3. What does Hesiod write in 'Works and Days' that his brother should wear in the winter?

4. What is the speaker of 'Theogony' supposed to celebrate?

5. How many muses are there?

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