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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. In 'Theogony', why do the Gods choose Zeus to rule them?

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

3. What do Chimaera's heads look like?

4. Who rules over the sea?

5. Who is the first of Ocean's children to help Zeus fight the Titans in 'Theogony'?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Name three of the offspring of Strife.

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

5. Whose conception does Hesiod describe at the start of 'Theogony'? What are the details of this conception?

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

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

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

9. Who, according to 'Theogony', is the first entity to come into the world?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe each of the generations in 'Works and Days' and how each generation interacts with the Gods.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the central theme in either 'Theogony' or 'Works and Days' . Describe how Hesiod demonstrates this theme in his work and the message the theme conveys.

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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