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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Zeus tie Prometheus?
(a) To a banshee.
(b) To a ship.
(c) To a bull.
(d) To a rock.

3. What happens to Prometheus' liver every day?
(a) It changes color.
(b) It comes to life.
(c) It reforms.
(d) It dies.

4. What is the job of the Muses that 'Theogony' deems most important?
(a) Create poetry for the Greeks.
(b) Feed Zeus grapes.
(c) Sing to Zeus.
(d) Feed dew to heaven-chosen princes.

5. How is Medusa killed in 'Theogony'?
(a) Her toes are cut off.
(b) Her head is cut off.
(c) She is shot.
(d) She is drowned.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 'Theogony', what do Tethys and Ocean's children become?

2. How does Hesiod explain in 'Theogony' that Aphrodite is formed?

3. Hesiod discusses the lineage of several Gods in 'Theogony'. Who is Zeus' father?

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

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

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