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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Ceto and Phrocys give birth to?

2. In 'Theogony', how long do Zeus and Mnemosyne lay together prior to conceiving the Muses?

3. Who gives birth to the Cyclopes?

4. Who kills Medusa in 'Theogony'?

5. Who slays Geryones?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Hesiod claim gave him his voice in 'Theogony'?

2. List three of the offspring that Earth and Heaven conceive?

3. What revenge does Earth take upon Heaven in 'Theogony'? What happens as a result of this revenge?

4. Who does Hesiod tell the Muses to sing about at the end of 'Theogony'?

5. Which children does Heaven hate in 'Theogony'? Where does she hide those children?

6. Describe the battle of the Titans.

7. Name three of the offspring of Night.

8. Name three of the offspring of Nereus and Doris.

9. Which God is responsible for holding up the heavens?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the creation story in 'Theogony' to that of another creation story of your choosing. How is Greek mythology similar to other creation stories?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the audience Hesiod attempts to address in 'Works and Days' ? Why is it important for a writer to keep his or her audience in mind when creating a piece of art?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Hesiod's life and works and the achievements he made in his life. What is so important about his works 'Theogony' and 'Works and Days'?

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