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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 Hesiod's poem 'Works and Days', what does Zeus make man better than?

2. What, in 'Works and Days', does Hesiod say his brother should avoid in the winter?

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

4. How old does 'Works and Days' say a hired man should be?

5. Who does 'Works and Days' address?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What happens when Orion and Sirius enter mid-heaven according to Hesiod's 'Works and Days'?

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

5. Who does Hesiod ask for help in writing the poem 'Works and Days' ?

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

7. Who, according to 'Works and Days', reports to Zeus about the behavior of men?

8. Hesiod writes about the different generations in 'Works and Days'. Describe the third generation.

9. What happens when Pandora opens her box?

10. When will the Gods ignore a mortals prayers according to '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 symbolism behind the creation story as a birth process. Why do the Greeks describe creation as a birth where in other traditions the earth, trees, oceans etc. are simply created.

Essay Topic 3

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

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