1. What does Geryon's brother place on his head in "Rhinestones"?
(a) A dictionary.
(b) A baseball cap.
(c) An empty fruit bowl.
(d) A football helmet.

2. What word from “Geryon's Parents" refers to a Lilin-demon in male form who lies upon women in order to engage in sexual activity with them?
(a) Succubus.
(b) Epitheton.
(c) Incubus.
(d) Proscenium.

3. Who is cited with claiming that Helen made an object lesson of the poet Stesichoros in Appendix A: “Testimonia on the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen”?
(a) Hermogenes.
(b) Homer.
(c) Longinus.
(d) Isokrates.

4. What does Geryon's mother tidy on him before he leaves in “Screendoor”?
(a) His wings.
(b) His hair.
(c) His tie.
(d) His shoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first line of Appendix B: "The Palinode of Stesichoros by Stesichoros (Fragment 192 Poetae Melici Graeci)," the narrator states, "No it is not" what?

2. Who is described as wearing rhinestones in "Rhinestones"?

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

4. By whom was Stesichoros supposedly struck blind?

5. What is the first claim that is made in Appendix C: "Clearing Up of the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen"?

(see the answer key)

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