Theogony and Works and Days Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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Theogony and Works and Days Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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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', what gift does Zeus give to humans?
(a) Kings.
(b) Princesses.
(c) Princes.
(d) Queens.

2. What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'?
(a) That he will rule the gods.
(b) That he will be overthrown by his son.
(c) That he will be overthrown by his daughter.
(d) That he will live forever.

3. How close is the land of Badness?
(a) A lifetime away.
(b) 500 miles.
(c) Close.
(d) Far away.

4. Who, in 'Works and Days', should plow men pray to in order to obtain good crops?
(a) Athena and Hercules.
(b) Zeus and Demeter.
(c) Apollo and Athena.
(d) Adonis and Zeus.

5. What does Zeus provide man with in 'Works and Days'?
(a) Reason.
(b) Hate.
(c) Lust.
(d) Guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many kinds of strife exist according to 'Works and Days'?

2. What does a little plus a little equal according to Hesiod in 'Works and Days'?

3. Hesiod discusses the lineage of several Gods in 'Theogony'. Who is Zeus' father?

4. What trade does Hesiod offer to teach his brother in 'Works and Days'?

5. What, according to 'Works and Days', are the men in the silver generation like?

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