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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hesiod explain in 'Theogony' that Aphrodite is formed?
(a) From falling stars.
(b) From sea foam.
(c) From diamonds.
(d) From clay.

2. In 'Theogony', what does Atlas hold?
(a) An arrow.
(b) The globe.
(c) The oceans.
(d) Heaven.

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) Kisses him.
(c) Murders him.
(d) Hugs him.

4. Who does the speaker praise in the beginning of 'Theogony' ?
(a) Plato.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) His father.
(d) Zeus.

5. Who kills Medusa in 'Theogony'?
(a) Zephyrus.
(b) Eros.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Perseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Chimaera's heads look like?

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

3. At the end of Theogony, who does the speaker ask the Muses to sing about?

4. Who kills Chimaera?

5. Who gives birth to the Cyclopes?

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