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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Muses tell a story to Hesiod in 'Theogony'. Who do the Muses say came into the world first?
(a) Night.
(b) Earth.
(c) Eros.
(d) Chaos.

2. In 'Theogony', which sons does Heaven hate?
(a) Phoebe, Tethys and Arges.
(b) Brontes, Steroppes and Hera.
(c) Zeus and Apollo.
(d) Cottus, Briareos and Gyes.

3. Why, in 'Theogony', is the woman whose guile is not to be withstood by men created?
(a) As the price for water.
(b) As the price for fire.
(c) Because Zeus is bored.
(d) Because man is bored.

4. Where does Heaven hide the sons she hates in 'Theogony'?
(a) Somewhere in Heaven.
(b) Hades.
(c) The mountains.
(d) Somewhere on Earth.

5. What does Zeus receive as a reward in 'Theogony' for murdering Cronus?
(a) Rain and hail.
(b) Tornados and hurricanes.
(c) Snow.
(d) Thunder and lightning.

6. Who is Hercules' mother?
(a) A mortal.
(b) A muse.
(c) A God.
(d) A sea nymph.

7. Who eventually give Zeus thunder?
(a) Hera.
(b) The Cyclopes.
(c) Earth.
(d) Cronos.

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

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

10. Who gives birth to Toil, Forgetfulness and Famine.
(a) Night.
(b) Strife.
(c) Love.
(d) Day.

11. How many heads does Chimaera have?
(a) 3.
(b) 8.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

12. Who is the first of Ocean's children to help Zeus fight the Titans in 'Theogony'?
(a) Styx.
(b) Kindle.
(c) Pool.
(d) Foreigner.

13. What creature does Hera raise to plague the Nemeans?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A bear.
(c) A lion.
(d) A wolf.

14. Which son, according to 'Theogony', decides to betray Heaven and help Earth recover his sons?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Eros.
(c) Night.
(d) Cronus.

15. In 'Theogony', what does Medusa suffer from?
(a) A heart attack.
(b) Being mortal.
(c) Being ugly.
(d) Panic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prophecy do Heaven and Earth tell Cronus about in 'Theogony'?

2. How does Hesiod explain in 'Theogony' that Aphrodite is formed?

3. In 'Theogony', how does Zeus say men who will do not marry will be punished?

4. Who do Ceto and Phrocys give birth to?

5. Where does Zeus tie Prometheus?

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