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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who eats Prometheus' liver?
(a) Hercules.
(b) A tiger.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A bear.

2. According to 'Works and Days', when should a father die if a second son is born?
(a) Never.
(b) A father should never have a second son.
(c) At a young age.
(d) At old age.

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

4. How many muses are there?
(a) 15.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 50.

5. Who do the men in the silver generation refuse to serve?
(a) Muses.
(b) Gods.
(c) Kings.
(d) Queens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Athena's greatest gift?

2. Who does Justice tell Zeus about?

3. In 'Works and Days', who does Hesiod say the God's will destroy?

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

5. Who does 'Works and Days' address?

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