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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hercules' mother?
(a) A God.
(b) A muse.
(c) A sea nymph.
(d) A mortal.

2. How many heads does Chimaera have?
(a) 3.
(b) 8.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

3. Hesiod tells the audience about a prophecy in 'Theogony.' What does Zeus do to his father that Earth and Heaven predicted?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Overpowers him.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Murders him.

4. According to 'Theogony', what gift does Zeus give to humans?
(a) Princes.
(b) Queens.
(c) Kings.
(d) Princesses.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Prometheus try to fool Zeus in the poem 'Theogony'?

3. What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'?

4. Who do Thaumas and Electra give birth to?

5. In 'Theogony', who does Zeus honor above all the other Gods?

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