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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. Who, in 'Works and Days', teaches Zeus's maiden for the mortals about deceit?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Coach.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Athena.

2. How old does 'Works and Days' say a hired man should be?
(a) 20.
(b) 90.
(c) 40.
(d) 10.

3. In 'Works and Days', how do members of the fourth generation die?
(a) At sea.
(b) At the hands of Zeus.
(c) At war.
(d) During an earthquake.

4. What, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod say his brother should avoid in the winter?
(a) The stable.
(b) The barn.
(c) The smithy.
(d) The church.

5. According to 'Works and Days', if a man listens to wise council, what does it make him?
(a) A young man.
(b) A foolish man.
(c) A king.
(d) A wise man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do idle men envy in 'Works and Days'?

3. Hesiod writes about a fable in 'Works and Days'. What bird is Hesiod's fable about?

4. What animal marks the time for plowing?

5. What is Hesiod's parting advice in 'Works and Days'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fifth generation in 'Works and Days'.

2. Describe the creation of Pandora in 'Works and Days'. Why does Zeus create her?

3. Who does Hesiod ask for help in writing the poem 'Works and Days' ?

4. At what time of year, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod say his brother should avoid being outside? When is it alright to be outside?

5. Describe the lands of badness and goodness as described in 'Works and Days'.

6. In 'Works and Days', what should happen when Orion appears?

7. Why, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod tell his brother to turn his eyes away from his neighbor's riches?

8. Who should farmers pray to in order to increase their grain supply?

9. What happens when Pandora opens her box?

10. What does 'Works and Days' suggest a good man listens to?

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