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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Hesiod's poem 'Works and Days', Hesiod suggests that farmers use ox. How old should oxen be when attached to the plow?
(a) 2.
(b) 9.
(c) 1.
(d) 24.

3. What is Athena's greatest gift?
(a) War.
(b) Love.
(c) The arts.
(d) Knowledge.

4. In 'Works and Days', what is the third generation like?
(a) Foolish and silly.
(b) Strong and violent.
(c) Wise and gentle.
(d) Weak and sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, in 'Works and Days', can man tell the difference between?

2. In Hesiod's poem 'Works and Days', what does Zeus make man better than?

3. What happens to the spirits of the men Cronos creates?

4. What does the fifth generation never rest from in 'Works and Days'?

5. In 'Theogony', what story does the speaker ask the Muses to tell him first?

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