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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why, in 'Theogony', is the woman whose guile is not to be withstood by men created?
(a) As the price for fire.
(b) Because Zeus is bored.
(c) As the price for water.
(d) Because man is bored.

4. What are the names of the Cyclopes?
(a) Phoebe, Tethys and Cronos.
(b) Phoebe, Tethys and Arges.
(c) Brontes, Steroppes and Hera.
(d) Brontes, Steroppes and Arges.

5. How does Zeus punish men who marry according to 'Theogony'?
(a) They will cry forever.
(b) The will die a cruel death.
(c) They will live forever.
(d) They will live in a mixture of good and evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the speaker of 'Theogony' supposed to celebrate?

2. Who is Hercules' mother?

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

4. Where does Zeus tie Prometheus?

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

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