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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. How does Zeus punish men who marry according to 'Theogony'?

2. Who does Prometheus steal for in 'Theogony'?

3. What does Zeus distribute to the immortals in 'Theogony'?

4. According to 'Theogony', who springs forth from Medusa's wounds?

5. Why is Earth mad at Heaven in 'Theogony'?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In 'Theogony', which Muse does Hesiod deem the most important and why?

3. Who gives birth to the Titans in 'Theogony' and why are they given that name?

4. Why does Zeus punish Prometheus in 'Theogony' and what is the punishment?

5. In 'Theogony', how is it that Ocean's daughter Styx comes to live in the house of Zeus?

6. Which are Zeus' favorite son and daughter? What are their strengths?

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

8. Name three of the offspring of Strife.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between Gods and mortals in Greek mythology? Compare and contrast this relationship with another religion you are familiar with.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Zeus' role amongst the Gods. Why is Zeus the father of all Gods? Choose one time in Hesiod's poem that Zeus is mentioned. What role does Zeus play in that poem and why is that role important?

Essay Topic 3

Hesiod writes that the Gods place a great emphasis on work in 'Works and Days.' Why is work a benefit to the Greek Gods? Does Hesiod address this in his work? Should he? Support your conclusions with evidence from the text.

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