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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 is Justice?
(a) Zeus's daughter.
(b) A mortal.
(c) Athena's daughter.
(d) A Muse.

2. What does a good servant do during plow time according to 'Works and Days'?
(a) Feed the farmer.
(b) Water plants.
(c) Cut crops.
(d) Hide seeds.

3. At what age does Hesiod suggest a man choose a wife?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 14.

4. What does Zeus receive as a reward in 'Theogony' for murdering Cronus?
(a) Rain and hail.
(b) Tornados and hurricanes.
(c) Thunder and lightning.
(d) Snow.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'?

3. What, according to 'Works and Days', does Hesiod say provides food and is not a disgrace?

4. What creature does Hera raise to plague the Nemeans?

5. In 'Works and Days', who does Hesiod tell his brother not to trust?

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