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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 'Theogony', what does Atlas hold?
(a) An arrow.
(b) The globe.
(c) Heaven.
(d) The oceans.

2. Who slays Geryones?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hera.

3. How did the Titans receive their name?
(a) From a fearful deed they committed.
(b) From the Earth.
(c) From Zeus.
(d) From their father.

4. How old does 'Works and Days' say a hired man should be?
(a) 90.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

5. At the end of Theogony, who does the speaker ask the Muses to sing about?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Monsters.
(d) Men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives birth to Ceto, Eurybia and Nereus?

2. In 'Works and Days', how do members of the fourth generation die?

3. What does Hesiod say is the best type of man in his poem 'Works and Days'?

4. How many days of winter are there according to 'Works and Days'?

5. Who is the hound of Hades?

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