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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 does Hesiod suggest to his brother in 'Works and Days' to do if it is windy outside?
(a) Quit.
(b) Finish his work quickly.
(c) Not complain.
(d) Breathe deeply.

2. What does a good servant do during plow time according to 'Works and Days'?
(a) Hide seeds.
(b) Water plants.
(c) Cut crops.
(d) Feed the farmer.

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

4. Who is the Titans creator?
(a) Chaos.
(b) Eros.
(c) Earth.
(d) Heaven.

5. Who gives birth to Zeus' first child?
(a) Metis.
(b) Jane.
(c) Hera.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives birth to Aether and Day?

2. Where does Heaven hide the sons she hates in 'Theogony'?

3. What, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod tell his brother to turn his head away from?

4. Who is the father of gods and men?

5. In 'Theogony', what does Medusa suffer from?

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