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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 diamonds.
(b) From sea foam.
(c) From falling stars.
(d) From clay.

2. Who gives birth to Aether and Day?
(a) Chaos and Night.
(b) Erebus and Night.
(c) Zeus and Hera.
(d) Earth and Eros.

3. Who gives birth to Toil, Forgetfulness and Famine.
(a) Night.
(b) Love.
(c) Strife.
(d) Day.

4. According to Hesiod's poem 'Theogony', how does Cronus try to prevent Heaven and Earth's prophecy?
(a) He swallows his children.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He murders Zeus.
(d) He kills his children

5. What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'?
(a) That he will be overthrown by his daughter.
(b) That he will rule the gods.
(c) That he will live forever.
(d) That he will be overthrown by his son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose conception does the speaker write about at the start of 'Theogony'?

2. In 'Theogony', which sons does Heaven hate?

3. What does Zeus receive as a reward in 'Theogony' for murdering Cronus?

4. Who do Ceto and Phrocys give birth to?

5. Who is Zeus' first child?

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