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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 does Hesiod write in 'Works and Days' that his brother should sacrifice to?
(a) His village.
(b) The Gods.
(c) The Muses.
(d) Apollo.

2. Where is Zeus born?
(a) On top of a mountain.
(b) In heaven.
(c) Rome, Italy.
(d) Lyetus of Crete.

3. What does a little plus a little equal according to Hesiod in 'Works and Days'?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Much more.
(c) A little.
(d) Less than before.

4. How many heads does Chimaera have?
(a) 3.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

5. Which Goddess, according to 'Theogony', has privileges amongst the heavens, earth and sea?
(a) Aretha.
(b) Hecate.
(c) The titans.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hercules' mother?

2. Who finds the object in 'Works and Days' that Zeus hides from mortals?

3. Who does Hesiod say teaches Zeus's maiden for the mortals about finery in 'Works and Days'?

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

5. Who eventually give Zeus thunder?

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