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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zeus distribute to the immortals in 'Theogony'?
(a) Gold.
(b) Power.
(c) Food.
(d) Clothing.

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

3. What are the names of the Cyclopes?
(a) Phoebe, Tethys and Cronos.
(b) Phoebe, Tethys and Arges.
(c) Brontes, Steroppes and Hera.
(d) Brontes, Steroppes and Arges.

4. According to 'Theogony', who is the most important Muse?
(a) Calliope.
(b) Gyes.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hera.

5. In 'Theogony', what does Earth give Cronus to trick him into thinking she gave him a child?
(a) A stone wrapped in blankets.
(b) A baby wrapped in blankets.
(c) A slaughtered pig.
(d) A slaughtered cow.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of Heaven's sons greatly injures her in 'Theogony.' What does the blood of Heaven form after the betrayal?

2. Who does Prometheus steal for in 'Theogony'?

3. Who slays Geryones?

4. Why is Earth mad at Heaven in 'Theogony'?

5. What does the speaker learn from the Muses in 'Theogony'?

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