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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What sort of animal does Herakles take from the carousel to give to Ancash's mother? (from Section 11)

A kangaroo.

A tiger.

A bear.

A lion.

2.

Which aspect of Geryon's experience in this chapter is metaphorically echoed by the reference to the rain? (from Section 8)

His tearful grief at being separated from Herakles.

His tearful grief at the news of Herakles' grandmother's death.

His tearful joy at being reunited with his mother.

His tearful contemplating of the fate of Lava Man.

3.

Ancash's mother and narration refer to "the meek inheriting the earth." Who is the most likely / significant character for this comment to be referring to, and why? (from Section 13)

Geryon: he is himself, in many ways, quite meek.

Herakles: it is an ironic comment on how he is not meek at all.

Gladys: it is an ironic comment on how she was not at all meek in her pursuit of sexual satisfaction.

Ancash: he is, in many ways, quite meek himself.

4.

What aspect of Geryon's mother can be seen as being equivalent to Geryon's wings? (from Section 4)

Her many eyes.

Her many breasts.

Her skin color.

Her wings.

5.

Given that rhinestones are, by definition, artificial diamonds, what does the chapter title "Rhinestones" suggest about the primary relationship in that chapter - that is, between Geryon and his mother? (from Section 4)

That it is, in some way, artificial and not what Geryon believes it to be.

That it is, in some way, artificial, and not what Geryon's brother believes it to be.

That it is, in some way, a precious treasure like a diamond.

That it is, in some way, incredibly rare and incredibly valuable, like a diamond.

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