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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the main door of the school described in "Justice"?

2. How many titles remain of Stesichoros' books today?

3. What author is described in the introduction as summing up Picasso in saying, "This one was working"?

4. Herakles comments in “Walls” that all of Geryon's creative expressions reference what?

5. Who calls Herakles' family's home in “She”?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the significance of the word "each" in the poem with the same title?

3. What supposedly caused Stesichoros' "un-blinding"?

4. What major character in the verse novel is introduced in Section 5?

5. How are volcanoes explored metaphorically in Section 6?

6. What does Geryon's camera represent symbolically in the novel?

7. What is the significance of the encounter with the centaur in "Geryon's Weekend"?

8. What are examples of foreshadowing seen in “Sex Question” through “Somnambula”?

9. How is the color red explored metaphorically in Section 7?

10. How is Geryon's visit to the volcano explored metaphorically in Section 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the settings established in Autobiography of Red. Where does Geryon grow up? Where does he meet Herakles as an adult? Where does Geryon travel in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the meaning of the word "EACH" to Geryon. Who defines this word for him and how is it defined? What meaning does this word take on as the narrative continues?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Geryon's family members and discuss the dynamics of his family. With whom is Geryon closest growing up? Why? How would you describe Geryon's relationship with his older brother?

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