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The Marriage Of Cadmus And Harmony by Roberto Calasso - Quiz
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony'?
A) Umberto Eco
B) Julius Evola
C) Roberto Calasso
D) Italo Calvino
  • 2. In which mythological narrative is 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony' primarily rooted?
A) Roman mythology
B) Norse mythology
C) Greek mythology
D) Egyptian mythology
  • 3. What is Cadmus known for in Greek mythology?
A) Slaying a Minotaur
B) Fighting in the Trojan War
C) Founding Thebes
D) Leading the Argonauts
  • 4. Harmony, in the context of the story, is a daughter of which goddess?
A) Aphrodite
B) Demeter
C) Artemis
D) Athena
  • 5. What central theme does Calasso explore in the text?
A) The power of love
B) The rise and fall of empires
C) The interplay between myth and reality
D) The quest for knowledge
  • 6. Which event leads to Cadmus and Harmony’s marriage?
A) An oracle's prophecy
B) The slaying of the dragon
C) The Trojan War
D) The founding of a city
  • 7. What transformation occurs with the characters of Cadmus and Harmony at the end of the story?
A) They are turned into serpents
B) They become gods
C) They are cursed
D) They die in battle
  • 8. In Calasso's view, what does mythology provide to the human experience?
A) Escape from reality
B) A primitive worldview
C) Historical accuracy
D) Meaning and understanding
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