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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) Roberto Calasso
B) Julius Evola
C) Italo Calvino
D) Umberto Eco
  • 2. In which mythological narrative is 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony' primarily rooted?
A) Roman mythology
B) Norse mythology
C) Egyptian mythology
D) Greek mythology
  • 3. What is Cadmus known for in Greek mythology?
A) Fighting in the Trojan War
B) Slaying a Minotaur
C) Founding Thebes
D) Leading the Argonauts
  • 4. Harmony, in the context of the story, is a daughter of which goddess?
A) Athena
B) Aphrodite
C) Artemis
D) Demeter
  • 5. What central theme does Calasso explore in the text?
A) The quest for knowledge
B) The power of love
C) The rise and fall of empires
D) The interplay between myth and reality
  • 6. Which event leads to Cadmus and Harmony’s marriage?
A) The Trojan War
B) An oracle's prophecy
C) The slaying of the dragon
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 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) A primitive worldview
B) Meaning and understanding
C) Escape from reality
D) Historical accuracy
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