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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 what season does 'Work and Days' suggest a wagon be built?
(a) The dry season.
(b) The low season.
(c) The rainy season.
(d) The high season

2. According to 'Works and Days', what does Zeus hide from men?
(a) Shelter.
(b) Fire.
(c) Water.
(d) Life.

3. What does Zeus send to Menoetius in 'Theogony', as a punishment for his pride?
(a) Erebus.
(b) A curse.
(c) Apollo.
(d) A lightening bolt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author not want the subject of 'Works and Days' to fall prey to?

2. One of Heaven's sons greatly injures her in 'Theogony.' What does the blood of Heaven form after the betrayal?

3. Which son, according to 'Theogony', decides to betray Heaven and help Earth recover his sons?

4. Which Goddess, according to 'Theogony', has privileges amongst the heavens, earth and sea?

5. What should be avoided during harvest time according to 'Works and Days'?

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