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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. According to Hesiod in 'Works and Days', what is the fourth generation made up of?
(a) Mortals.
(b) Mermaids.
(c) Gods.
(d) Demi-gods.

2. What reputation should men avoid according to 'Works and Days'?
(a) A stingy reputation.
(b) A good reputation.
(c) A pious reputation.
(d) A bad reputation.

3. According to 'Works and Days', where does Zeus place the survivors of the fourth generation?
(a) In a house in the ocean.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In Mount Olympus.
(d) An abode at the ends of the earth.

4. Who finds the object in 'Works and Days' that Zeus hides from mortals?
(a) Prometheus .
(b) Apollo.
(c) Perses.
(d) Hesiod.

5. What does Hesiod suggest to his brother in 'Works and Days' to do if it is windy outside?
(a) Finish his work quickly.
(b) Not complain.
(c) Quit.
(d) Breathe deeply.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zeus provide man with in 'Works and Days'?

2. Why, in 'Works and Days', is it important to choose oxen that are a certain age?

3. In 'Works and Days', what does the author ask the Muses of Pieria for?

4. How old does 'Works and Days' say a hired man should be?

5. What, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod tell his brother to turn his head away from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Hesiod's poem 'Works and Days' he writes a fable. What is Hesiod's fable for princes?

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

3. What does Prometheus steal from Zeus to give to mortals in 'Works and Days'?

4. What, according to 'Works and Days', should be avoided during the harvest time?

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

6. According to 'Works and Days', at what age should an ox be when bought and why?

7. What is Hesiod's final advice in 'Works and Days' ?

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

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

10. Describe the golden generation as written about in 'Works and Days'.

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