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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. What does Hesiod claim in 'Theogony' that Prometheus steals from Zeus?

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

3. Who gives birth to the Cyclopes?

4. How many muses are there?

5. Who is the speaker of 'Theogony'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the battle of the Titans.

2. What does Zeus create to punish the mortals in 'Theogony' since they accepted Prometheus' gift?

3. Name three of the offspring of Night.

4. What prophecy does Cronos learn about his son in 'Theogony'? Describe the situation surrounding Zeus' birth.

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

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

7. In Hesiod's poem 'Theogony', how does Aphrodite come into being?

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

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

10. Which children does Heaven hate in 'Theogony'? Where does she hide those children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between Gods and mortals in Greek mythology? Compare and contrast this relationship with another religion you are familiar with.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Zeus' role amongst the Gods. Why is Zeus the father of all Gods? Choose one time in Hesiod's poem that Zeus is mentioned. What role does Zeus play in that poem and why is that role important?

Essay Topic 3

Hesiod writes that the Gods place a great emphasis on work in 'Works and Days.' Why is work a benefit to the Greek Gods? Does Hesiod address this in his work? Should he? Support your conclusions with evidence from the text.

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