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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 eventually give Zeus thunder?
(a) Earth.
(b) Cronos.
(c) Hera.
(d) The Cyclopes.

2. Why, in 'Works and Days', is it important to choose oxen that are a certain age?
(a) They will not fight.
(b) The will die soon.
(c) They are easily trained.
(d) They are just born.

3. Who do the men in the silver generation refuse to serve?
(a) Gods.
(b) Queens.
(c) Muses.
(d) Kings.

4. What is the job of the Muses that 'Theogony' deems most important?
(a) Feed Zeus grapes.
(b) Create poetry for the Greeks.
(c) Feed dew to heaven-chosen princes.
(d) Sing to Zeus.

5. What should be avoided during harvest time according to 'Works and Days'?
(a) Staying up late.
(b) Sleeping until dawn.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeus punish men who marry according to 'Theogony'?

2. In 'Works and Days', when does Hesiod tell his brother he should chop wood?

3. Where does Heaven hide the sons she hates in 'Theogony'?

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

5. Who is Justice?

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