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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hesiod discusses the lineage of several Gods in 'Theogony'. Who is Zeus' father?
(a) Cuttus.
(b) Gyes.
(c) Heracles.
(d) Cronus.

2. Apollo and the Muses give a gift to humans in 'Theogony'? Why did they give this gift?
(a) To end sorrow.
(b) To entertain them.
(c) To make beauty.
(d) To give them knowledge.

3. What do Chimaera's heads look like?
(a) Different beasts.
(b) Different fish.
(c) Different humans.
(d) Different Gods.

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

5. Why, in 'Theogony', is the woman whose guile is not to be withstood by men created?
(a) As the price for water.
(b) Because man is bored.
(c) As the price for fire.
(d) Because Zeus is bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Medusa killed in 'Theogony'?

2. In 'Theogony', how does Zeus say men who will do not marry will be punished?

3. What does Zeus distribute to the immortals in 'Theogony'?

4. Who is the Titans creator?

5. Who gives birth to Toil, Forgetfulness and Famine.

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