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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose conception does the speaker write about at the start of 'Theogony'?

2. Who kills Chimaera?

3. Who rules over the sea?

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

5. How did the Titans receive their name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Hesiod claim gave him his voice in 'Theogony'?

2. Name three of the offspring of Thaumas and Electra.

3. Describe the battle of the Titans.

4. Why are singers delivered to earth in 'Theogony'? What do the singers sing about?

5. Who gives birth to Cronos? Describe Cronos' personality.

6. What revenge does Earth take upon Heaven in 'Theogony'? What happens as a result of this revenge?

7. What does Hesiod ask the Muses to tell him about in 'Theogony'?

8. Name three of the offspring of Nereus and Doris.

9. Which God is responsible for holding up the heavens?

10. In 'Theogony', how is it that Ocean's daughter Styx comes to live in the house of Zeus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

'Theogony' opens quite eloquently but ends abruptly. Discuss the start and conclusion of 'Theogony' and whether these are effective opening and closings. Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the creation story in 'Theogony' to that of another creation story of your choosing. How is Greek mythology similar to other creation stories?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss two possible conflicts within 'Works and Days' and provide examples from the text that support your position.

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