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

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

3. Who is Justice?
(a) Zeus's daughter.
(b) A Muse.
(c) A mortal.
(d) Athena's daughter.

4. Who is Hesoid's brother?
(a) Perses.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

5. In 'Works and Days', what holiday follows winter?
(a) Solstice.
(b) The Fourth of July.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a little plus a little equal according to Hesiod in 'Works and Days'?

2. Who, in 'Works and Days', teaches Zeus's maiden for the mortals about deceit?

3. Who guards the Titans after they are defeated in 'Theogony'?

4. What creature does Hera raise to plague the Nemeans?

5. According to Hesiod's poem 'Theogony', how does Cronus try to prevent Heaven and Earth's prophecy?

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