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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What race of men does Cronos create in 'Works and Days'?
(a) A metal race.
(b) A golden race.
(c) A bronze race.
(d) A silver race.

2. In 'Works and Days', what does plowing too late in the season result in?
(a) No money.
(b) A draught.
(c) A small yield.
(d) A bankrupt farm.

3. In 'Works and Days', who teaches Zeus's maiden for the mortals about grace and beauty?
(a) Athena.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Hera.
(d) Pandora.

4. Who gives birth to Heaven, Hills and Pontius?
(a) Chaos.
(b) Earth.
(c) Moon.
(d) Night.

5. What should be avoided during harvest time according to 'Works and Days'?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Staying up late.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Sleeping until dawn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 'Theogony', who kills Hydra?

3. Who gives birth to the Cyclopes?

4. Who is Hercules' mother?

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

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