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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Zeus distribute to the immortals in 'Theogony'?
(a) Food.
(b) Power.
(c) Gold.
(d) Clothing.

3. Why is Earth mad at Heaven in 'Theogony'?
(a) She has an affair.
(b) She betrayed him.
(c) She disobeyed him.
(d) She hid his sons.

4. Who follows Aphrodite after her birth in 'Theogony'?
(a) Eros and Desire.
(b) Eros and Jealousy.
(c) Zeus and Hera.
(d) Apollo.

5. What is the speaker of 'Theogony' supposed to celebrate?
(a) Earth.
(b) The Gods.
(c) The Muses.
(d) The Heavens.

6. What happens to Prometheus' liver every day?
(a) It changes color.
(b) It reforms.
(c) It comes to life.
(d) It dies.

7. Who rules over the sea?
(a) Tricor.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Triton.
(d) The mermaids.

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

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

10. In 'Theogony', what does Earth give Cronus to trick him into thinking she gave him a child?
(a) A slaughtered pig.
(b) A stone wrapped in blankets.
(c) A slaughtered cow.
(d) A baby wrapped in blankets.

11. Who does Hesiod claim in 'Theogony' lives in the house of Zeus?
(a) Ocean's children.
(b) Kindle's children.
(c) Lake's children.
(d) Styx's children.

12. Who slays Geryones?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

13. Who lives in a cave under a rock in 'Theogony'?
(a) Echidna.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Achilles.

14. According to 'Theogony', who is the most important Muse?
(a) Gyes.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Calliope.

15. What gift do Apollo and the muses give humans in 'Theogony'?
(a) Singers.
(b) Actors.
(c) Painters.
(d) Writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which son, according to 'Theogony', decides to betray Heaven and help Earth recover his sons?

2. Who gives birth to Toil, Forgetfulness and Famine.

3. What does Zeus send to Menoetius in 'Theogony', as a punishment for his pride?

4. Where do the Muses live?

5. In 'Theogony', who kills Hydra?

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