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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 'Works and Days', what should the slaves do when Orion appears?
(a) Winnow the grain.
(b) Churn the butter.
(c) Run.
(d) Cut the corn.

2. What animal marks the time for plowing?
(a) The rooster.
(b) The crane.
(c) The sheep.
(d) The pig.

3. In 'Works and Days', what makes both Gods and men angry?
(a) War.
(b) Sin.
(c) Foolishness.
(d) Idleness.

4. What does not exist before Pandora walks amongst the mortals?
(a) Love.
(b) Fire.
(c) Evil.
(d) Good.

5. What is Hesiod's parting advice in 'Works and Days'?
(a) Avoid offending the gods.
(b) Practice what you preach.
(c) Follow the golden rule.
(d) Look for the Muses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people, in 'Works and Days', can Zeus provide wealth to?

2. In 'Works and Days', when does Hesiod tell his brother he should chop wood?

3. What does Hesiod advise his brother to do in 'Works and Days'?

4. What does Hesiod suggest to his brother in 'Works and Days' to do if it is windy outside?

5. Who should give people wealth according to Hesiod's poem 'Works and Days'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens in the summertime in the poem 'Works and Days'.

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

3. 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?

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

5. In 'Works and Days', what are the two types of strife according to Hesiod?

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

7. In 'Works and Days', why does Hesiod say sailing is best 50 days after the solstice?

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

9. Who, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod tell his brother not to trust and why?

10. What, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod accuse his brother of doing?

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