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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 is Zeus born?
(a) On top of a mountain.
(b) Rome, Italy.
(c) Lyetus of Crete.
(d) In heaven.

2. What did the Muses give the speaker in 'Theogony'?
(a) A world as a stage.
(b) A swift paint brush.
(c) A divine voice.
(d) A fluent pen.

3. In 'Theogony', what do Tethys and Ocean's children become?
(a) Rivers.
(b) Lakes.
(c) Ponds.
(d) Pools.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives birth to Aether and Day?

2. What, according to 'Works and Days', are the men in the silver generation like?

3. Who gives birth to Heaven, Hills and Pontius?

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

5. What, in 'Works and Days', can man tell the difference between?

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