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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hesiod write in 'Works and Days' that his brother should sacrifice to?
(a) The Gods.
(b) The Muses.
(c) Apollo.
(d) His village.

2. According to 'Theogony', who is the most important Muse?
(a) Gyes.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Calliope.
(d) Hera.

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

4. What does Hesiod suggest to his brother in 'Works and Days' to do if it is windy outside?
(a) Breathe deeply.
(b) Not complain.
(c) Finish his work quickly.
(d) Quit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hesiod's parting advice in 'Works and Days'?

2. What does Hesiod tell his brother to do, in 'Works and Days', if he wants wealth?

3. Who gives birth to Toil, Forgetfulness and Famine.

4. Hesiod discusses the plow season in 'Works and Days'. During the plowing season when will a worker rise?

5. In 'Theogony', who kills Hydra?

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