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The Marriage Of Cadmus And Harmony by Roberto Calasso
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony'?
A) Julius Evola
B) Italo Calvino
C) Umberto Eco
D) Roberto Calasso
  • 2. In which mythological narrative is 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony' primarily rooted?
A) Egyptian mythology
B) Greek mythology
C) Norse mythology
D) Roman 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) Demeter
B) Athena
C) Aphrodite
D) Artemis
  • 5. What central theme does Calasso explore in the text?
A) The power of love
B) The interplay between myth and reality
C) The quest for knowledge
D) The rise and fall of empires
  • 6. What transformation occurs with the characters of Cadmus and Harmony at the end of the story?
A) They are cursed
B) They become gods
C) They are turned into serpents
D) They die in battle
  • 7. Which event leads to Cadmus and Harmony’s marriage?
A) The founding of a city
B) The Trojan War
C) The slaying of the dragon
D) An oracle's prophecy
  • 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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