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

2. What happens to the silver generation when Zeus puts them away?
(a) They go to Hades.
(b) They become the blessed spirits of the underworld.
(c) They become guardians of mortals.
(d) They become guardians of Gods.

3. Hesiod tells the audience about a prophecy in 'Theogony.' What does Zeus do to his father that Earth and Heaven predicted?
(a) Overpowers him.
(b) Murders him.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Kisses him.

4. Hesiod discusses the plow season in 'Works and Days'. During the plowing season when will a worker rise?
(a) At night.
(b) In the morning.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) He will never sleep.

5. In 'Theogony', how long do Zeus and Mnemosyne lay together prior to conceiving the Muses?
(a) Two nights.
(b) Thirty nights.
(c) Twenty nights.
(d) Nine nights.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sources does the speaker in 'Works and Days' say men and mortals spring from?

2. In 'Theogony', who kills Hydra?

3. Who is the Titans creator?

4. In what season does 'Work and Days' suggest a wagon be built?

5. What creatures are above Typhoeus' neck?

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