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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 do the Muses live?
(a) Parthenon.
(b) Mt. Fuigi.
(c) On the River Styx.
(d) Mt. Olympus.

2. In 'Works and Days', what should one wash before crossing a river?
(a) Their feet.
(b) Their hands.
(c) Their arms.
(d) Their face.

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

4. What does the speaker learn from the Muses in 'Theogony'?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Acting.
(c) Song.
(d) Art.

5. Why should a man be hired at a certain age according to 'Works and Days'?
(a) He will be old.
(b) He will not be distracted.
(c) He will be young.
(d) He will be married.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 'Works and Days', what is the name of the maiden Zeus prepares for the mortals?

2. Hesiod discusses the lineage of several Gods in 'Theogony'. Who is Zeus' father?

3. How many heads does Chimaera have?

4. What are the names of the Cyclopes?

5. Hesiod tells the audience about a prophecy in 'Theogony.' What does Zeus do to his father that Earth and Heaven predicted?

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