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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Heaven hide the sons she hates in 'Theogony'?
(a) Somewhere in Heaven.
(b) Somewhere on Earth.
(c) Hades.
(d) The mountains.

2. According to 'Theogony', who springs forth from Medusa's wounds?
(a) Roman.
(b) Hercules and Plato.
(c) Chrysaor and Pegasus.
(d) Jupiter.

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

4. Who is the most awful child of Earth and Heaven?
(a) Star.
(b) Cronos.
(c) Night.
(d) Zeus.

5. What is Hesiod's parting advice in 'Works and Days'?
(a) Practice what you preach.
(b) Follow the golden rule.
(c) Look for the Muses.
(d) Avoid offending the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to 'Works and Days', where does Zeus place the survivors of the fourth generation?

2. What temperature, does Hesiod write in 'Works and Days', his brother should avoid?

3. In 'Works and Days', what does Hesiod accuse his brother of?

4. Who does Prometheus steal for in 'Theogony'?

5. How did the Titans receive their name?

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