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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Earth mad at Heaven in 'Theogony'?
(a) She hid his sons.
(b) She betrayed him.
(c) She disobeyed him.
(d) She has an affair.

2. In 'Theogony', who kills Hydra?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Midas.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hercules.

3. How many heads does Geryones have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 6.
(d) 10.

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

5. How did the Titans receive their name?
(a) From their father.
(b) From Zeus.
(c) From the Earth.
(d) From a fearful deed they committed.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Muses tell a story to Hesiod in 'Theogony'. Who do the Muses say came into the world first?

2. What did the Muses give the speaker in 'Theogony'?

3. What animal do Ceto and Phorcys give birth to?

4. Who rules over the sea?

5. Who gives birth to Heaven, Hills and Pontius?

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