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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) Cronus.
(b) Gyes.
(c) Cuttus.
(d) Heracles.

2. Who gives birth to Toil, Forgetfulness and Famine.
(a) Day.
(b) Strife.
(c) Love.
(d) Night.

3. Who rules over the sea?
(a) Tricor.
(b) Triton.
(c) Zeus.
(d) The mermaids.

4. How does Prometheus try to fool Zeus in the poem 'Theogony'?
(a) He wears sheep's clothing.
(b) He tries to overthrow him.
(c) He unevenly distributes food.
(d) He slips him some wine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the Cyclopes?

2. Who gives birth to Zeus' first child?

3. In 'Theogony', what does Atlas hold?

4. According to 'Theogony', who is the most important Muse?

5. What did the Muses give the speaker in 'Theogony'?

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