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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many heads does Geryones have?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

4. What is the speaker of 'Theogony' supposed to celebrate?
(a) The Gods.
(b) The Heavens.
(c) Earth.
(d) The Muses.

5. Who does Prometheus steal for in 'Theogony'?
(a) Muses.
(b) Humans.
(c) Gods.
(d) Animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hesiod writes about a fable in 'Works and Days'. What bird is Hesiod's fable about?

2. What is the fourth generation like in 'Works and Days'?

3. Who is Justice?

4. What does the fifth generation never rest from in 'Works and Days'?

5. What happens to the silver generation when Zeus puts them away?

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