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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hesiod claim in 'Theogony' that Prometheus steals from Zeus?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Water.
(c) Fire.
(d) Lightning

2. Hesiod discusses the lineage of several Gods in 'Theogony'. Who is Zeus' father?
(a) Cuttus.
(b) Cronus.
(c) Gyes.
(d) Heracles.

3. What do Chimaera's heads look like?
(a) Different Gods.
(b) Different fish.
(c) Different humans.
(d) Different beasts.

4. What creature does Hera raise to plague the Nemeans?
(a) A lion.
(b) A bear.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A turtle.

5. In 'Theogony', what does Earth give Cronus to trick him into thinking she gave him a child?
(a) A slaughtered cow.
(b) A slaughtered pig.
(c) A stone wrapped in blankets.
(d) A baby wrapped in blankets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Prometheus' liver every day?

2. Why is Earth mad at Heaven in 'Theogony'?

3. One of Heaven's sons greatly injures her in 'Theogony.' What does the blood of Heaven form after the betrayal?

4. Who follows Aphrodite after her birth in 'Theogony'?

5. How many muses are there?

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