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Theogony and Works and Days Quiz

Hesiod
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Theogony and Works and Days Quiz

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1)

What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'? (from Theogony)

That he will rule the gods.
That he will live forever.
That he will be overthrown by his daughter.
That he will be overthrown by his son.
2)

What will appear to man when spring begins according to Hesiod's poem, 'Works and Days'? (from Works and Days)

A horse.
A swallow.
A peacock.
A woodchuck.
3)

How does Prometheus try to fool Zeus in the poem 'Theogony'? (from Theogony)

He unevenly distributes food.
He slips him some wine.
He tries to overthrow him.
He wears sheep's clothing.
4)

What does Zeus receive as a reward in 'Theogony' for murdering Cronus? (from Theogony)

Snow.
Rain and hail.
Tornados and hurricanes.
Thunder and lightning.
5)

What creatures are above Typhoeus' neck? (from Theogony)

Dogs and cats.
Lions and tigers.
Snakes and dragons.
Fish and sharks.
6)

Who finds the object in 'Works and Days' that Zeus hides from mortals? (from Works and Days)

Apollo.
Prometheus .
Hesiod.
Perses.
7)

In 'Works and Days', what holiday follows winter? (from Works and Days)

Christmas.
The Fourth of July.
Easter.
Solstice.
8)

How many goods does Hesiod advise his brother to keep at home? (from Works and Days)

Half of them.
All of them.
Most of them.
None of them.
9)

In 'Works and Days', what does Hesiod accuse his brother of? (from Works and Days)

Infidelity.
Murder.
Greed.
Stealing his inheritance.
10)

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

Lightning
Thunder.
Fire.
Water.
11)

What does Hesiod say is the best type of man in his poem 'Works and Days'? (from Works and Days)

One who is poor.
One who is charitable.
One who is wealthy.
One who considers himself.
12)

What does not exist before Pandora walks amongst the mortals? (from Works and Days)

Evil.
Fire.
Good.
Love.
13)

What happens to Prometheus' liver every day? (from Theogony)

It dies.
It reforms.
It changes color.
It comes to life.
14)

Why should a man be hired at a certain age according to 'Works and Days'? (from Works and Days)

He will not be distracted.
He will be old.
He will be young.
He will be married.
15)

In 'Theogony', what does Atlas hold? (from Theogony)

The oceans.
The globe.
An arrow.
Heaven.
16)

Who does Justice tell Zeus about? (from Works and Days)

Men with wicked hearts.
Muses who are lazy.
Children who sin.
Gods who commit treason.
17)

How old does 'Works and Days' say a hired man should be? (from Works and Days)

40.
90.
10.
20.
18)

In 'Works and Days', how do members of the fourth generation die? (from Works and Days)

At the hands of Zeus.
During an earthquake.
At war.
At sea.
19)

In 'Works and Days', what does Hesiod say his brother should build in the summer? (from Works and Days)

Temples.
Barns.
Houses.
Stairs.
20)

What trade does Hesiod offer to teach his brother in 'Works and Days'? (from Works and Days)

Pottery.
Trading.
Carpentry.
Sculpting
21)

What does the author not want the subject of 'Works and Days' to fall prey to? (from Works and Days)

Hate.
Greed.
Envy.
Strife.
22)

What is the moral of the fable in 'Works and Days'? (from Works and Days)

Don't try and withstand the stronger being.
Sinners will be punished.
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Fight till the finish.
23)

In 'Works and Days', what is the name of the maiden Zeus prepares for the mortals? (from Works and Days)

Jewel.
Narcissus.
Pandora.
Athena.
24)

What does Zeus provide man with in 'Works and Days'? (from Works and Days)

Hate.
Lust.
Reason.
Guilt.
25)

In 'Theogony', what does Earth give Cronus to trick him into thinking she gave him a child? (from Theogony)

A stone wrapped in blankets.
A slaughtered pig.
A baby wrapped in blankets.
A slaughtered cow.
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