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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 'Theogony', why do the Gods choose Zeus to rule them?
(a) He beat the Titans.
(b) He beats Typhoeus.
(c) He controls lightning.
(d) He controls thunder.

2. Who guards the Titans after they are defeated in 'Theogony'?
(a) Prometheus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hades.

3. How many heads does Geryones have?
(a) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

4. Who does Prometheus steal for in 'Theogony'?
(a) Humans.
(b) Muses.
(c) Gods.
(d) Animals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Athena's greatest gift?

2. One of Heaven's sons greatly injures her in 'Theogony.' What does the blood of Heaven form after the betrayal?

3. In 'Theogony', where does Zeus' mother hide him?

4. Who do Ceto and Phrocys give birth to?

5. What is the job of the Muses that 'Theogony' deems most important?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Hesiod write in 'Theogony' is responsible for putting singers on earth?

2. Whose conception does Hesiod describe at the start of 'Theogony'? What are the details of this conception?

3. Why are singers delivered to earth in 'Theogony'? What do the singers sing about?

4. What prophecy does Cronos learn about his son in 'Theogony'? Describe the situation surrounding Zeus' birth.

5. In 'Theogony', who delivers princes to the mortals?

6. What does Hesiod ask the Muses to tell him about in 'Theogony'?

7. What does Zeus create to punish the mortals in 'Theogony' since they accepted Prometheus' gift?

8. Describe Medusa and her death according to 'Theogony'.

9. Who does Hesiod give praise to at the start of 'Theogony'? Who is this person?

10. Name three of the offspring of Thaumas and Electra.

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