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The Marriage Of Cadmus And Harmony by Roberto Calasso - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony'?
A) Italo Calvino
B) Umberto Eco
C) Roberto Calasso
D) Julius Evola
  • 2. In which mythological narrative is 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony' primarily rooted?
A) Roman mythology
B) Egyptian mythology
C) Greek mythology
D) Norse mythology
  • 3. What is Cadmus known for in Greek mythology?
A) Leading the Argonauts
B) Founding Thebes
C) Fighting in the Trojan War
D) Slaying a Minotaur
  • 4. Harmony, in the context of the story, is a daughter of which goddess?
A) Demeter
B) Artemis
C) Aphrodite
D) Athena
  • 5. What central theme does Calasso explore in the text?
A) The rise and fall of empires
B) The power of love
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 founding of a city
C) The Trojan War
D) The slaying of the dragon
  • 7. What transformation occurs with the characters of Cadmus and Harmony at the end of the story?
A) They die in battle
B) They become gods
C) They are turned into serpents
D) They are cursed
  • 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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