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