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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately when was Stesichoros born?
(a) 650 B.C.
(b) 250 B.C.
(c) 100 B.C.
(d) 500 B.C.

2. In "Geryon's Death Begins," the narrator says, "Geryon walked the red length of his mind and answered" what?
(a) "In tears."
(b) "Yes."
(c) "Perhaps."
(d) "No."

3. To whom does Plato compare Stesichoros in Appendix A: “Testimonia on the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen”?
(a) Suidas.
(b) Longinus.
(c) Isokrates.
(d) Homer.

4. Who is described as wearing rhinestones in "Rhinestones"?
(a) Athena.
(b) Geryon's mother.
(c) Herakles' grandmother.
(d) Helen of Troy.

5. What is described as making Geryon's brother happy in "Justice"?
(a) Stones.
(b) Music.
(c) Painting.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the closing statement in Appendix C: "Clearing Up of the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen"?

2. “Autobiography of Red: A Romance” opens with a poem by whom?

3. What smell in "Justice" "was pulling [Geryon] toward it / like a strong sea"?

4. What kind of hedge surrounds the windows of the kindergarten in "Justice"?

5. Why is Geryon sent to his room in "Geryon's Parents"?

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