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