Autobiography of Red Quiz

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The narrative makes a reference to intense looks being exchanged between Herakles and Geryon. What does this reference suggest? (from Section 11)

That they still feel a powerful attraction to each other.

That Herakles resents Geryon's intrusion on his time with Ancash.

That Geryon is angry to have his trip interrupted in this way.

That they are angry to have met each other again.

What is significant about the reference to Lava Man having joined a circus? (from Section 7)

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as full of feeling as Lava Man, might become perceived as a freak by the public.

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as passionate about living as Lava Man, might find a place where he can live his life fully.

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as happy as Lava Man, might also end up on display in a circus.

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as unique as Lava Man, might also end up on display in a circus.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

A bear.

A kangaroo.

A lion.

A tiger.

Why does Geryon think that Herakles' dream about the yellow bird mean that Herakles doesn't really know him? (from Section 8)

Geryon sees himself as being in love with Herakles: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, he (Herakles) would have dreamed about loving him back.

Geryon sees himself in terms of being a monster: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, Herakles would have dreamed of something red, like a tomato.