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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. What happens to the spirits of the men Cronos creates?

2. In 'Works and Days', what makes both Gods and men angry?

3. According to Hesiod in 'Works and Days', what is the fourth generation made up of?

4. Who does Hesiod say constructs Zeus' maiden for the mortals in 'Works and Days'?

5. What race of men does Cronos create in 'Works and Days'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Hesiod address 'Works and Days' to?

2. When will the Gods ignore a mortals prayers according to 'Works and Days'?

3. What happens when Pandora opens her box?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. Describe the lands of badness and goodness as described in 'Works and Days'.

10. Describe the fifth generation in 'Works and Days'.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss two possible conflicts within 'Works and Days' and provide examples from the text that support your position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze the story of the Eagle and the Nightingale. Why does Hesiod include this story in 'Works and Days'? What moral does it teach? Choose two elements of the fable and relate them to the overall theme of the poem.

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