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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who rules over the sea?
(a) The mermaids.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Triton.
(d) Tricor.

4. In 'Theogony', where does Zeus' mother hide him?
(a) In a palace.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In the ocean.
(d) In a tree.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the Cyclopes?

2. In 'Theogony', how does Zeus say men who will do not marry will be punished?

3. How did the Titans receive their name?

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

5. In 'Theogony', what does Atlas hold?

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